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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Z5120 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed within a month of the Z5120 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the Z5120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z5120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Z5120 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Z5120.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z5120 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z5120.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
51
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (687 grams)
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $430 $200