Kodak Mini vs Sony TX5

Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Mini and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the Mini (1/3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was brought out 11 months later than the TX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Mini grades vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Mini Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini enjoys physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Mini vs the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and TX5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The Mini includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher Mini provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.