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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z5120, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Z5120 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Z5120 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled at a similar time to the Z5120 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the Z5120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z5120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Z5120 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z5120

 Fujifilm X-S1 Z5120 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z5120 has measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Z5120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the Z5120.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z5120 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Z5120.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Z5120 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
50
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Kodak Z5120
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than average in class (920g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lacks phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (920g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (920 grams)
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Z5120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Z5120
 Fujifilm X-S1Kodak EasyShare Z5120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2012-01-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 2456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $200