Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z5120

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 16 months prior to the Z5120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS grades versus the Z5120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has proportions 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 change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the Z5120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and Z5120 is 85 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and Z5120.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.