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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and S3100 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was unveiled at a similar time to the S3100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Mini grades versus the S3100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S3100

 Mini S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Kodak Mini

 S3100 Mini 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S3100

 Mini S3100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini features exterior 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 S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S3100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Mini versus the S3100.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and S3100 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and S3100.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Mini using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S3100 will give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography features
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography details
Nikon S3100 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography info
Nikon S3100 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography information
Nikon S3100 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Nikon S3100
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging details
Nikon S3100 Vlogging details
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S3100
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 99 gr (0.22 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $139