Clicky

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Kodak Mini and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very close but the Mini (1/3") and S220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Mini was introduced 24 months later than the S220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Mini matches up versus the S220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S220

 Mini S220 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Kodak Mini

 S220 Mini 

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S220

 Mini S220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini offers physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check the Kodak Mini and Nikon S220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini versus the S220.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and S220 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and S220.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The Mini includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger Mini is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
24
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
Nikon S220 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography details
Nikon S220 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Nikon S220
25
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S220
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3640 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.22 pounds) 100 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $100 $56