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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX30

 Mini TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Kodak Mini

 TX30 Mini 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX30

 Mini TX30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Sony TX30
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Sony TX30
25
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony TX30
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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