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Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the Mini (1/3") and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was introduced 10 months later than the NX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Mini scores against the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung NX10

 Mini NX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2010More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Kodak Mini

 NX10 Mini 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung NX10

 Mini NX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini enjoys external dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Mini compared to the NX10.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and NX10 is 97 and 80 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and NX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Mini with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Mini is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
25
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
great battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX10 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
24
supports face detect autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung NX10
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung NX10
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-04-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $626