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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Mini versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and VG-120 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and VG-120 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was brought out about the same time to the VG-120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Mini matches up vs the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Olympus VG-120

 Mini VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Kodak Mini

 VG-120 Mini 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Olympus VG-120

 Mini VG-120 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini comes with physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Mini versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Mini compared to the VG-120.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and VG-120 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and VG-120.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus VG-120 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography advice
24
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography information
Olympus VG-120 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
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manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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relatively wide (26mm)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Mini vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Olympus VG-120
 Kodak EasyShare MiniOlympus VG-120
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Olympus VG-120
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99g (0.22 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - 160 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 $190