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Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 3 years later than the Z5120 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up against the Z5120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9800 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Z5120 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9800 Z5120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9800 versus Kodak Z5120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the Z5120.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and Z5120.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
57
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging features
Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm S9800Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
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 launch $299 $200