Kodak Mini vs Nikon L32

The following is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Mini and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and L32 (20MP) and the Mini (1/3") and L32 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Mini was manufactured 5 years before the L32 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Mini matches up vs the L32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini has got outside dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Mini vs the L32.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and L32 is 97 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and L32.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Mini due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L32 will give extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.