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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2009
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Mini (1/3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months prior to the Mini making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the Mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-Z29 Mini 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-Z29

 Mini EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 22 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak Mini

 EX-Z29 Mini 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the Mini.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and Mini.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
24
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography information
Kodak Mini Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Kodak Mini Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography information
Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging details
Kodak Mini Vlogging details
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-03 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 99g (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-60 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $79 $100