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Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon D3400
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the Mini (1/3") and D3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was unveiled 8 years before the D3500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Mini matches up against the D3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Nikon D3500

 Mini D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Kodak Mini

 D3500 Mini 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011More recent by 93 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Nikon D3500

 Mini D3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini offers physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Mini against the D3500.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and D3500 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and D3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Mini using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D3500 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Mini will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography highlights
24
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography information
Nikon D3500 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (365g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
Nikon D3500 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (1,550 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery power (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,550 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging features
Nikon D3500 Vlogging features
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
31
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Mini vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Nikon D3500
 Kodak EasyShare MiniNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Nikon D3500
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-04 2018-08-29
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 grams (0.22 pounds) 365 grams (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 1550 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $397