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Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Mini and Nikon P310, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and P310 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and P310 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Mini was unveiled 17 months before the P310 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P310 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Mini grades versus the P310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon P310

 Mini P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Kodak Mini

 P310 Mini 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon P310

 Mini P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini provides physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini and Nikon P310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Mini compared to the P310.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and P310 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and P310.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Mini having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P310 will render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Mini will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
24
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
Nikon P310 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Nikon P310
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon P310
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2012-06-22
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $700