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Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Mini versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and L31 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and L31 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was unveiled 5 years prior to the L31 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Mini scores vs the L31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon L31

 Mini L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Kodak Mini

 L31 Mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon L31

 Mini L31 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Mini provides outer 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 L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Mini versus Nikon L31 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini and the L31.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and L31 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and L31.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Mini having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon L31 will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Mini is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
Nikon L31 Portrait photography info
24
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography features
Nikon L31 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
Nikon L31 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging features
Nikon L31 Vlogging features
25
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
65
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon L31
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix L31
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 200 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID KLIC-7006 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $100 $0