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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and S4100 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Mini was announced at a similar time to the S4100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Mini grades versus the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S4100

 Mini S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Kodak Mini

 S4100 Mini 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S4100

 Mini S4100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini comes with exterior dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S4100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini vs the S4100.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and S4100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and S4100.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Mini having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S4100 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
24
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography info
Nikon S4100 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography details
Nikon S4100 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography info
Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
features touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
25
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S4100
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lbs) -
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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 life - 190 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $100 $140