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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX9
(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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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony TX9

 Mini TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed 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.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
24
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Sony TX9
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Sony TX9
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony TX9
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony 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