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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX270 HS Z5120 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Z5120 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX270 HS Z5120 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography info
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging info
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
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