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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was announced 3 years prior to the S810c which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5120 scores versus the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon S810c

 Z5120 S810c 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Kodak Z5120

 S810c Z5120 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S810c

 Z5120 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 provides 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 S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the S810c.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and S810c is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and S810c.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
50
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Nikon S810c Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S810c
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 270 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $350