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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and ST65 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Mini was brought out very close to the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Mini grades vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung ST65

 Mini ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Kodak Mini

 ST65 Mini 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung ST65

 Mini ST65 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini offers physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Mini vs the ST65.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and ST65 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and ST65.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST65 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
25
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung ST65
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99g (0.22 lb) -
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 ID KLIC-7006 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $130