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Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£110Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:370 gBattery life (CIPA):20 shots

Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro
4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

3.5

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

3.5

Reviews score

10%

3.5

Sentiment score

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6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

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3.5

Technical score

Technical score
3.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

3.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

2.3

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 96%
3.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
3.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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3.5

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
1 review, with a printed score. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 97%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro

Based on 1 · 9

Reviewers love the print quality, compact design and low running costs, though printing is slow and camera shots disappoint.
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Ranked #468 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro

Technical score
Technical score
3.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

3.8

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

2.8

Video & Audio

14%

3.8

Display & Design

8%

2.3

Battery & Power

7%

4.8

Connectivity & Storage

3.5
Reviews score
3.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

6.3
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
10 MP
This camera captures images at 10 MP, which is lower than 97.1% of cameras and equal to 1% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.68 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.68 µm, which are smaller than those in 59.5% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.4% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 1600 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 1,600, which is lower than 85.6% of cameras and equal to 13.3% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 87.5% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
N/A
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
N/A
Video chroma subsampling
N/A
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
instant
Weight
370 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 370 g, which is lighter than 52.2% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Width
134 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 134 mm wide, which is wider than 79.5% of cameras and equal to 1% of cameras.
Height
104 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 104 mm tall, which is taller than 87.9% of cameras and equal to 1.4% of cameras.
Thickness
30 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 30 mm thick, which is thinner than 75.3% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
20 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 20 shots per charge, which is shorter than 100% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,250 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,250 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 60.3% of cameras and equal to 4% of cameras.
Removable battery
no
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 97.9% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 24% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 7 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2021 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,021 vs 2,014
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 15.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (30 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    30 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 15.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (30 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    30 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 7 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2021 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,021 vs 2,014
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 130 mAh more battery capacity
    This camera has a larger battery than the average camera (1,250 mAh vs 1,120 mAh). The average camera has 1,120 mAh battery capacity.
    1,250 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has Bluetooth
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 46.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    3.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    1 review, with a printed score. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.5 vs 6.5
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (10 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    10 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • 1.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (1.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    1.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 310 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (20 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    20 shots vs 330 shots
  • 46.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models

    3.5

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    1 review, with a printed score. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.5 vs 6.5
  • 51.4% lower sentiment score
    3.5 vs 7.2
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.27 vs 6.9).
    6.27 vs 6.88
  • 1.3 in smaller screen
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (1.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    1.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 30.3 mm taller body
    This camera is taller than the average camera (104 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    104 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 15 mm wider
    This camera is wider than the average camera (134 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    134 mm vs 119 mm
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (10 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    10 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 4,800 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1.36 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.7 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.68 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • 310 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (20 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    20 shots vs 330 shots
  • No removable battery
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.
  • No external memory slot
    This camera does not have a memory card slot, while the average camera does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Sahil Dhalla
≈ estimated
24/01/2023
Hands-on review · print quality, camera and app tests
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro offers good value for a camera of its kind, though its photos are weaker than a phone's.
9.0
Arjun Tech
≈ estimated
18/01/2023
Hands-on review · printing, app and battery tests
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is a budget-friendly instant camera with many features and easy printing, and it is worth trying.
9.0
Travel Journal Company
≈ estimated
19/07/2022
Hands-on review · unboxing, app and print tests
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is easy to use and prints well, though it has no lens cap and a front screen that is hard to read.
9.0
The Review Dad
≈ estimated
18/06/2022
Hands-on review · unboxing, app setup and print tests
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is easy to use and prints well, so it is worth buying.
6.0
Just Another Chris
≈ estimated
08/07/2021
Hands-on review · real-world tests and print quality
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is a mixed bag: fun to use with a unique look, but slow to shoot and not for serious photographers.
9.0
Mark J Draper
≈ estimated
29/05/2022
Quick look · design, camera and print quality
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is fun to use and prints well, combining a camera and a printer in one slimmer package.
9.0
CHIGABYTE
≈ estimated
03/08/2022
Unboxing · first print test
Verdict
Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro is better than expected for retro photography fans, and not expensive for what it delivers.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

2.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
24/10/2024
Hands-on test · Instant printer
Verdict
The Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro prints colourful three-inch squares from phone or camera, but deletes photos when switched off, so it is hard to recommend.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro

  • Bluetooth connects it to a phone.
  • The phone remote control fires the shutter for group shots.
  • The flash helps indoors.
  • Each picture prints on the spot.
  • At 370 g it is light enough to carry all day.

What customers don't like about Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro

  • The 1.7 in screen is small for framing and checking shots.
  • The 1 x zoom means you must walk closer to your subject.
  • The ISO 1600 ceiling limits shooting in dim rooms.
  • There is no memory card slot and no internal storage, so pictures stay off the camera.
  • The battery cannot be removed or swapped.
  • The body is 134 mm wide and 104 mm tall, so it needs a bag rather than a pocket.

Verdict

Bluetooth and smartphone remote control set the Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro apart from simpler instant cameras. Each picture is recorded digitally and then printed on the spot, and a flash helps indoors at a party or a dinner. At 370 g it is easy to carry in a bag, and the phone can fire the shutter for group shots. The screen is small at 1.7 in, and the 1 x zoom and ISO 1600 ceiling mean it works well in good light. Pictures cannot be kept on the camera itself, since there is no memory card slot and no internal storage. Its 1250 mAh battery cannot be removed, so when it runs low you wait for a charge. It suits a family or a group of friends who want quick, playful photos and do not need zoom.

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