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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and ST600 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was manufactured 13 months after the ST600 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Mini matches up against the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung ST600

 Mini ST600 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Kodak Mini

 ST600 Mini 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung ST600

 Mini ST600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini features outer measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Mini compared to the ST600.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and ST600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Mini because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST600 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Mini provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
24
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung ST600
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung ST600
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung ST600
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1000 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID KLIC-7006 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $100 $330