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Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
54
Overall
58
Canon EOS 1200D front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 480g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70
  • Superseded the Canon 1100D
  • Replacement is Canon T6
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is pretty close but the 1200D (APS-C) and Z5120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 1200D was announced 2 years after the Z5120 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1200D scores versus the Z5120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1200D over the Kodak Z5120

 1200D Z5120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon 1200D

 Z5120 1200D 

Common features in the Canon 1200D and Kodak Z5120

 1200D Z5120 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1200D and the Z5120.

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and Z5120 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and Z5120.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1200D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1200D will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher 1200D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1200D Portrait photography details
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1200D Street photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1200D
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
55
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1200D as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
55
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1200D Landscape photography info
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1200D Vlogging advice
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
27
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon 1200D vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1200D and Kodak Z5120
 Canon EOS 1200DKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon EOS 1200D Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Alternative name EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 480 grams (1.06 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 724 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $549 $200