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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Kodak Mini versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Mini was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX55 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Mini scores against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX55

 Mini TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Kodak Mini

 TX55 Mini 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX55

 Mini TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini features exterior dimensions 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Mini vs the TX55.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony TX55 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
24
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony TX55
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-07-24
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 surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $100 $350