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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was introduced 5 months later than the S8200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5120 scores vs the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon S8200

 Z5120 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak Z5120

 S8200 Z5120 
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S8200

 Z5120 S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 versus the S8200.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and S8200 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and S8200.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Nikon S8200
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
57
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
has focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S8200
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 213g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $329