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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 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 L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was announced 24 months earlier than the L830 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z5120 grades against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon L830

 Z5120 L830 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Kodak Z5120

 L830 Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L830

 Z5120 L830 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 versus the L830.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and L830 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and L830.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Nikon L830 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L830
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 445g (0.98 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
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 - 390 photos
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $300