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Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Z5120 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and Z5120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was revealed 8 years after the Z5120 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M50 II scores against the Z5120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Kodak Z5120

 M50 II Z5120 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2012More modern by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon M50 II

 Z5120 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Kodak Z5120

 M50 II Z5120 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M50 II versus the Z5120.

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Z5120 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and Z5120.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 II using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M50 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent M50 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography features
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
76
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (305 shots)
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (305 per charge)
57
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (305 CIPA)
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
85
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
26
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon M50 II vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Kodak Z5120
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.90 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 pounds) 445 gr (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
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 life 305 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $200