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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Kodak Mini versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was unveiled 3 months before the ST93 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Mini grades versus the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung ST93

 Mini ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Kodak Mini

 ST93 Mini 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung ST93

 Mini ST93 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini offers external dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini versus the ST93.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and ST93 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and ST93.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST93 will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
24
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography features
Samsung ST93 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung ST93
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $100 -