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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was launched 6 months after the S9100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z5120 grades vs the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon S9100

 Z5120 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak Z5120

 S9100 Z5120 
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9100

 Z5120 S9100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 against the S9100.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and S9100 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
50
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
32
focusing manually
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (270 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Nikon S9100 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $329