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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the Z5120 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2950 matches up vs the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Kodak Z5120

 S2950 Z5120 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the FujiFilm S2950

 Z5120 S2950 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z5120

 S2950 Z5120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2950 against the Z5120.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and Z5120 is 76 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and Z5120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2950
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Kodak Z5120
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Also called FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 gr (0.96 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $200