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Kodak Mini vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Kodak Mini versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar but the Mini (1/3") and W510 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Mini was brought out at a similar time to the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Mini grades against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony W510

 Mini W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Kodak Mini

 W510 Mini 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony W510

 Mini W510 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini offers external measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Mini vs the W510.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and W510.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Mini due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony W510 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
24
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography factors
Sony W510 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Sony W510
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony W510
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $99