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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the B600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5120 grades against the B600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon B600

 Z5120 B600 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Kodak Z5120

 B600 Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2012Newer by 85 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B600

 Z5120 B600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. 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 B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon B600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 and the B600.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and B600 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and B600.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
Nikon B600 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Nikon B600 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Nikon B600 Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon B600 Travel photography information
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (280 shots)
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B600 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (280 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Nikon B600 Vlogging details
26
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (500 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon B600
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2019-01-18
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 - 280 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $297