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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 3 years earlier than the P530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z5120 grades against the P530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon P530

 Z5120 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Kodak Z5120

 P530 Z5120 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P530

 Z5120 P530 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has proportions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 against the P530.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and P530 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and P530.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Nikon P530 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Nikon P530 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low fps (6.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography details
Nikon P530 Travel photography details
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (494g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Nikon P530 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (494g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon P530
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-02-07
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 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
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 lbs) 494g (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $280