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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak Mini versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Mini (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Mini (1/3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was introduced 18 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Mini matches up versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony WX1

 Mini WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Kodak Mini

 WX1 Mini 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony WX1

 Mini WX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini has outside 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Mini versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Mini versus the WX1.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Mini and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Mini and WX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Mini has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern Mini provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
24
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Sony WX1
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony WX1
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3640 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99g (0.22 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
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 Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $149