Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Mini and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TG-870 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TG-870 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Mini was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-870 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Mini scores versus the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Olympus TG-870
| Mini | TG-870 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Kodak Mini
| TG-870 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 60 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Olympus TG-870
| Mini | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Mini enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Mini against the TG-870.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TG-870 is 97 and 91 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and TG-870.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-870 will give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Olympus |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-04 | 2016-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color 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 rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 99g (0.22 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 300 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | KLIC-7006 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $100 | $280 |