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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak Mini and Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TL240 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Mini was revealed 13 months after the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Mini matches up vs the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Samsung TL240

 Mini TL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Kodak Mini

 TL240 Mini 
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Samsung TL240

 Mini TL240 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Mini and the TL240.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and TL240.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Mini having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung TL240 will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Mini will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
24
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography factors
Samsung TL240 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
offers touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Kodak Mini vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Samsung TL240
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSamsung TL240
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1000 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $171