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Kodak Mini vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Mini versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and W380 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was manufactured 13 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Mini scores versus the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony W380

 Mini W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Kodak Mini

 W380 Mini 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony W380

 Mini W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Mini features physical dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Mini against the W380.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and W380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Mini featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony W380 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Mini is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Mini
Travel photography with Sony W380
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Sony W380
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony W380
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3640 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 99 gr (0.22 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $44