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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 12 months before the S9500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z5120 matches up against the S9500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon S9500

 Z5120 S9500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Kodak Z5120

 S9500 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9500

 Z5120 S9500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has 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) whilst the Nikon S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the S9500.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and S9500 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and S9500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
31
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography factors
Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
low fps (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Nikon S9500
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
52
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Nikon S9500 Vlogging features
26
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9500
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $230