Kodak Mini vs Nikon A100

Here is a in depth review of the Kodak Mini and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and A100 (20MP) and the Mini (1/3") and A100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Mini was released 6 years prior to the A100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Mini matches up versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Nikon Coolpix A100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery and Nikon A100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini enjoys external measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Mini and Nikon A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Mini and the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and A100 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and A100.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Mini due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon A100 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Mini is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.