Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was manufactured 2 months after the Z5120 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 510 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 510 HS grades against the Z5120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 510 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 510 HS enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has specifications of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 510 HS against the Z5120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 510 HS and Z5120 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 510 HS and Z5120.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.