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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years after the Z5120 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the Z5120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Kodak Z5120

 SX620 HS Z5120 
IntroducedMay 2016January 2012More modern by 53 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Canon SX620 HS

 Z5120 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z5120

 SX620 HS Z5120 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS vs the Z5120.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Z5120 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and Z5120.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Kodak Z5120
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $200