Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years after the Z5120 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS grades vs the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS has physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Z5120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and Z5120 is 93 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Z5120.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.