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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak Mini versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Mini (1/3") and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Mini was introduced around the same time to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Mini grades vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Sony WX9

 Mini WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Kodak Mini

 WX9 Mini 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Sony WX9

 Mini WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Mini provides exterior dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Mini compared to the WX9.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Mini and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Mini and WX9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Mini having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony WX9 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
24
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Mini
Street photography with Sony WX9
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Mini
Sports photography with Sony WX9
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
25
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Kodak Mini vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Sony WX9
 Kodak EasyShare MiniSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3640 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 99 gr (0.22 lb) -
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $100 $188