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Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 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
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Mini and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very close but the Mini (1/3") and SL620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Mini was revealed 23 months after the SL620 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Mini scores vs the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung SL620

 Mini SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Kodak Mini

 SL620 Mini 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung SL620

 Mini SL620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini has external measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Mini and Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Mini versus the SL620.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and SL620.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Mini using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Mini provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
24
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography information
Samsung SL620 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography factors
Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
24
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung SL620
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology 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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99g (0.22 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $100 $200