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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 17 months earlier than the Mini which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores vs the Mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm J30 Mini 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Fujifilm J30

 Mini Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm J30 Mini 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the Mini.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and Mini.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm J30 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Kodak Mini Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Kodak Mini Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Kodak Mini
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Kodak Mini
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 99g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-45A KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $150 $100