Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120
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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was announced 3 years prior to the Z5120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Kodak Z5120
SX200 IS | Z5120 |
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX200 IS
Z5120 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Kodak Z5120
SX200 IS | Z5120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Z5120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Z5120 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Z5120.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 2456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
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/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 445 gr (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $200 |