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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Mini (1/3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was manufactured 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Mini grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX1

 Mini TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Kodak Mini

 TX1 Mini 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX1

 Mini TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini provides physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Mini versus the TX1.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Mini provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern Mini should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
24
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Sony TX1
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony TX1
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3640 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $100 $350