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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Z5120 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX540 HS matches up against the Z5120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX540 HS Z5120 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX540 HS

 Z5120 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX540 HS Z5120 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the Z5120.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and Z5120 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and Z5120.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (205 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (205 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (205 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 442 grams (0.97 lbs) 445 grams (0.98 lbs)
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 205 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $200