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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9400W versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was manufactured 2 years later than the Z5120 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9400W Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Z5120 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9400W Z5120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the Z5120.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and Z5120.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
54
great battery power (500 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 2456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.90 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 445 gr (0.98 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $200