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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 13 months after the Z5120 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the Z5120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S8300 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Z5120 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S8300 Z5120 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 versus Kodak Z5120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the Z5120.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and Z5120.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (670g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200