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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Z5120 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX10 IS grades against the Z5120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX10 IS Z5120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Z5120 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z5120

 SX10 IS Z5120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Z5120.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Z5120 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Z5120.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detection focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
34
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (600g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $275 $200