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Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 3 months earlier than the Z5120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores vs the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX40 HS Z5120 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX40 HS

 Z5120 SX40 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX40 HS Z5120 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS vs the Z5120.

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Z5120 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Z5120.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Kodak Z5120 Street photography details
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (600g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (380 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
55
good battery power (380 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (600g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
38
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (600 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 380 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 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
Storage slots 1 1
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