Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Released March 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
- New Model is Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the Z5120 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS grades against the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Kodak Z5120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z5120
SX270 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX270 HS
Z5120 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z5120
SX270 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z5120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS against the Z5120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Z5120 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and Z5120.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-03-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 2456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 | 233g (0.51 lb) | 445g (0.98 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $284 | $200 |