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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2600HD
Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 18 months prior to the Z5120 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2500HD matches up vs the Z5120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Kodak Z5120

 S2500HD Z5120 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 Z5120 S2500HD 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z5120

 S2500HD Z5120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the Z5120.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and Z5120 is 78 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and Z5120.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Z5120 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography info
Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2500HD
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Kodak Z5120
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $200