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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was announced 5 months after the Z5120 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS scores against the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Kodak Z5120

          

          

            
 SX150 IS Z5120 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 Z5120 SX150 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z5120

          

          

            
 SX150 IS Z5120 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z5120 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the Z5120.
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Z5120 is 86 and 68 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Z5120.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
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 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
50
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 incredible zoom range (26-676mm  26.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 low fps (6.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (130 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 very long reach (676mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (130 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
52
 manual focus
 decently wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic socket
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 decently wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 life 130 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $200