Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
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In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Mini and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close but the Mini (1/3") and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Mini was manufactured 6 months later than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Mini scores vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Mini Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony TX9
| Mini | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Kodak Mini
| TX9 | Mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX9
| Mini | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini comes with exterior dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Mini against the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and TX9.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony TX9 will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3640 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| 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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| 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 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 model | KLIC-7006 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $100 | $799 |