Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Mini and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The Mini was released 3 years before the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Mini scores versus the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Mini Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX30
Mini | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak Mini
TX30 | Mini | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX30
Mini | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Kodak Mini and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini compared to the TX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and TX30.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony TX30 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Mini will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-04 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 99 grams (0.22 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $100 | $230 |