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Kodak Mini vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Mini and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and W570 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Mini was unveiled about the same time to the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Mini scores versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony W570

 Mini W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Kodak Mini

 W570 Mini 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony W570

 Mini W570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Mini features physical measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Mini and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Mini against the W570.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and W570.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Mini with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony W570 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
25
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Mini
Vlogging with Sony W570
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak Mini vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony W570
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 grams (0.22 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $159