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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and S80 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and S80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was unveiled 4 months later than the S80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Mini matches up against the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon S80

 Mini S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Kodak Mini

 S80 Mini 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon S80

 Mini S80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini enjoys outer 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 S80 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Mini versus Nikon S80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Mini compared to the S80.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and S80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and S80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Mini having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S80 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Nikon S80 Portrait photography factors
24
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Mini
Street photography with Nikon S80
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography info
Nikon S80 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
offers touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging info
Nikon S80 Vlogging info
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon S80
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 gr (0.22 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $191