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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 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 Z300 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 19 months before the Mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up against the Mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm Z300 Mini 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Fujifilm Z300

 Mini Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2009More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm Z300 Mini 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Mini in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the Mini.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and Mini.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Kodak Mini Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
Kodak Mini Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
54
features focus by touch
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Kodak Mini
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 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 area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 155g (0.34 lb) 99g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $100