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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Released 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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the Z5120 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 3 years later than the Z5120 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores versus the Z5120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9900w Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Z5120 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm S9900w Z5120 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the Z5120.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and Z5120 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and Z5120.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm S9900w provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography advice
Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography factors
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm S9900wKodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm S9900w Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 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 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 445g (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 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $719 $200