Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced February 2010
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is very similar but the Mini (1/3") and S3000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Mini was manufactured 12 months after the S3000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Mini matches up against the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S3000
| Mini | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Kodak Mini
| S3000 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S3000
| Mini | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini features exterior measurements 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 S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Mini vs the S3000.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and S3000 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and S3000.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S3000 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Mini provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-04 | 2010-02-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 99g (0.22 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model | KLIC-7006 | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $100 | $150 |