Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120
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![Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS/Canon-SX280-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX280 HS was manufactured 15 months later than the Z5120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the Z5120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Kodak Z5120
SX280 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX280 HS
Z5120 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z5120
SX280 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon SX280 HS and Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX280 HS against the Z5120.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Z5120 is 91 and 68 respectively.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Z5120.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX280-HS-vs-Kodak-EasyShare-Z5120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 2456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lb) | 445 gr (0.98 lb) |
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 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $325 | $200 |