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Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX30 IS
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 SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out 18 months before the Z5120 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores vs the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX20 IS Z5120 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX20 IS

 Z5120 SX20 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Kodak Z5120

 SX20 IS Z5120 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX20 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS and the Z5120.

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and Z5120 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and Z5120.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
37
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
50
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
25
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
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 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 model 4 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 / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $200