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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • New Model is Canon SX510 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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 8 months later than the Z5120 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the Z5120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX500 IS Z5120 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX500 IS

 Z5120 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Z5120

 SX500 IS Z5120 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS and the Z5120.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and Z5120 is 80 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and Z5120.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX500 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (195 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
59
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 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
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 shots -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $200