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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
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 SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX260 HS versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 5 months later than the Z5120 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the Z5120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX260 HS Z5120 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX260 HS

 Z5120 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX260 HS Z5120 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS vs the Z5120.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and Z5120 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and Z5120.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $200