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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(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
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Mini (1/3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was unveiled 5 years before the S33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Mini grades versus the S33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S33

 Mini S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Kodak Mini

 S33 Mini 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S33

 Mini S33 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini comes with exterior dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Mini versus the S33.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and S33 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and S33.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Mini using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S33 will resolve more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (13MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography information
Nikon S33 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/3.1")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (221g)
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S33
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-04 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3640 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 99g (0.22 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $150