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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
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 XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and Mini (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 4 years later than the Mini and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the Mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm XQ2 Mini 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Mini Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Kodak Mini

 Fujifilm XQ2 Mini 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Kodak Mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the Mini.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Mini is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Mini.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ2 will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
43
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
25
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Kodak Mini
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery power (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
Kodak Mini Travel photography features
64
great battery power (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (240 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging advice
Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Kodak Mini
 Fujifilm XQ2Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 99 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 240 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $100