FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Z5120

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was brought out 23 months prior to the Z5120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1800 matches up versus the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 & Kodak EasyShare Z5120. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery & Kodak Z5120 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1800 versus the Z5120.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and Z5120 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and Z5120.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.