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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 3 years later than the Z5120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX530 HS matches up vs the Z5120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX530 HS Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX530 HS

 Z5120 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX530 HS Z5120 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the Z5120.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Z5120 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and Z5120.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX530 HS
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography information
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (1.6 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
55
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.6fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 442g (0.97 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $200