Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205
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![Kodak EasyShare Mini front Kodak EasyShare Mini front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-Mini/Kodak-Mini-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL205 front Samsung TL205 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-TL205/Samsung-TL205-front.jpg)
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is PL100
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Kodak Mini and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very comparable but the Mini (1/3") and TL205 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
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The Mini was manufactured 13 months after the TL205 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Mini matches up vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Mini Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung TL205
Mini | TL205 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Kodak Mini
TL205 | Mini | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung TL205
Mini | TL205 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini enjoys outside measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung TL205 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Mini and Samsung TL205 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Mini vs the TL205.
![Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 size comparison Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Mini-vs-Samsung-TL205-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and TL205 is 97 and 94 respectively.
![Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Mini-vs-Samsung-TL205-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and TL205.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung TL205 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Mini will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Mini-vs-Samsung-TL205-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-Mini-vs-Samsung-TL205-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Samsung TL205 |
Also referred to as | - | PL100 |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $100 | $180 |