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Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Mini versus Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Kodak and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the Mini (1/3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was launched 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Mini matches up versus the SD15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sigma SD15

 Mini SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Kodak Mini

 SD15 Mini 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sigma SD15

 Mini SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini has got exterior 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 Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Mini versus the SD15.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and SD15.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Kodak Mini will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Mini provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
24
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography info
Sigma SD15 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging details
Sigma SD15 Vlogging details
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Kodak Mini vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sigma SD15
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Kodak Sigma
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Sigma SD15
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 7.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
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 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) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $1,500