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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 5 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z5120 matches up versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon B500

 Z5120 B500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Kodak Z5120

 B500 Z5120 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B500

 Z5120 B500 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 has physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 versus the B500.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and B500 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and B500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Nikon B500
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Nikon B500 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery life (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery life (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (541g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B500
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $300