Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Kodak Mini and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very well matched but the Mini (1/3") and S230 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Mini was revealed 24 months later than the S230 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Mini grades vs the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Nikon Coolpix S230. The full galleries are available at Kodak Mini Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S230
| Mini | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Kodak Mini
| S230 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S230
| Mini | S230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini comes with outside 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) while the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Kodak Mini and Nikon S230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Mini vs the S230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and S230 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and S230.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Mini contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The younger Mini should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S230 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2009-02-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 2000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 99g (0.22 lbs) | 115g (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $100 | $150 |