Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120
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Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Kodak Z5120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Kodak Z5120
SX40 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX40 HS
Z5120 | SX40 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Z5120
SX40 HS | Z5120 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $330 | $200 |