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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and S02 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/3").

Photography Glossary

The Mini was introduced 3 years prior to the S02 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Mini matches up versus the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S02

 Mini S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Kodak Mini

 S02 Mini 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S02

 Mini S02 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini has 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) while the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S02 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Mini vs the S02.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and S02 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and S02.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S02 to provide greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Mini will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Nikon S02
24
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (13MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Nikon S02 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging highlights
Nikon S02 Vlogging highlights
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S02
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lb) 100 gr (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One -
Retail pricing $100 $177