Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9700

Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z5120 versus Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 3 years earlier than the S9700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5120 grades against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 versus the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and S9700 is 68 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and S9700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.