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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 4 years earlier than the L840 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z5120 scores versus the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon L840

 Z5120 L840 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Kodak Z5120

 L840 Z5120 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L840

 Z5120 L840 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 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 dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 versus the L840.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and L840 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and L840.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L840 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Nikon L840
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery life (590 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (538g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
26
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (538g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon L840
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest 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 sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $400