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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Mini (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Mini (1/3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 13 months later than the Mini making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the Mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Mini Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Mini 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Mini.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Mini is 59 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Mini.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Kodak Mini Street photography advice
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Kodak Mini Travel photography factors
51
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Mini Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Mini
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 7.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 99g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $100