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Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 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
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and PL170 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and PL170 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was revealed at a similar time to the PL170 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Mini grades vs the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung PL170

 Mini PL170 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Kodak Mini

 PL170 Mini 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung PL170

 Mini PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Mini enjoys exterior measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Mini vs the PL170.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and PL170 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and PL170.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Mini using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung PL170 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography features
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography features
24
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung PL170
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung PL170
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $175