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Kodak Mini vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak Mini and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close but the Mini (1/3") and W310 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was launched 13 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Mini matches up against the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony W310

 Mini W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Kodak Mini

 W310 Mini 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony W310

 Mini W310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini features outside measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Mini vs the W310.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Mini because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony W310 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Mini will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
24
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony W310
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99g (0.22 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $150