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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 4 years before the S9900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z5120 grades versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Nikon S9900

 Z5120 S9900 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak Z5120

 S9900 Z5120 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9900

 Z5120 S9900 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 vs the S9900.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and S9900 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and S9900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Nikon S9900 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Nikon S9900
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Nikon S9900 Vlogging info
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
73
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $300