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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TX20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Mini was manufactured 14 months before the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Mini scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX20

 Mini TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Kodak Mini

 TX20 Mini 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX20

 Mini TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini has got external measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Mini versus the TX20.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and TX20.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Mini because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony TX20 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
25
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Sony TX20
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony TX20
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 99g (0.22 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $330