Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S3100

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S3100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was unveiled 12 months after the S3100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z5120 matches up versus the S3100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S3100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 against the S3100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and S3100 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and S3100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak Z5120 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.