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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Previous Model is 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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 2 years after the Z5120 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX60 HS grades versus the Z5120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX60 HS Z5120 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More modern by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Z5120 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX60 HS Z5120 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS and the Z5120.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and Z5120.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX60 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
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great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (650 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
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rather wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-16 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.4fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 445g (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $200