Kodak Mini vs Sony TX7
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look more closely at the Kodak Mini and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the Mini (1/3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Mini was launched 13 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Mini scores versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Mini Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX7
| Mini | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Kodak Mini
| TX7 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX7
| Mini | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak Mini vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Mini enjoys external dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Mini and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Mini and the TX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Mini and TX7.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Mini includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer Mini is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 grams (0.22 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $100 | $300 |
