Clicky

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak Mini versus Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Kodak and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the Mini (1/3") and SD14 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

The Mini was revealed 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Mini scores versus the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sigma SD14

 Mini SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 53 months
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Kodak Mini

 SD14 Mini 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sigma SD14

 Mini SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. 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 Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Mini versus Sigma SD14 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini against the SD14.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and SD14 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and SD14.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Mini with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Kodak Mini will resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Mini should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Mini
Street photography with Sigma SD14
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
42
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
9
no video recording
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sigma SD14
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sigma
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-04 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1000 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 7.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $198