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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced within a month of the Z5120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the Z5120 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm SL300 Z5120 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm SL300

 Z5120 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm SL300 Z5120 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Kodak Z5120 has proportions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the Z5120.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and Z5120 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and Z5120.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography information
38
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (510g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (510g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 510g (1.12 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $200