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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Z5120 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was manufactured 13 months later than the Z5120 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up vs the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Z5120 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Z5120 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the Z5120.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z5120 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Z5120.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
50
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
53
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than others (808g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor is very small (1/2")
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
56
good battery (500 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (808g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (808 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $200