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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak Mini and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the S01 (10MP) is very comparable but the Mini (1/3") and S01 (1/2.9") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was launched 3 years before the S01 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Mini scores against the S01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S01

 Mini S01 

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Kodak Mini

 S01 Mini 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S01

 Mini S01 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini has physical measurements 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 S01 has sizing of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini against the S01.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and S01 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and S01.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Mini uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Mini will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Nikon S01
24
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
55
lighter than average (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Nikon S01
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Nikon S01
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than average (96g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Nikon S01
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
27
touch screen
lighter than average (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S01
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 pounds) 96g (0.21 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 190 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Launch pricing $100 $170