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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 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
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Z5120 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z5120 scores against the CX2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh CX2

 Z5120 CX2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak Z5120

 CX2 Z5120 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX2

 Z5120 CX2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 features physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 against the CX2.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and CX2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and CX2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to provide more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z5120 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (185 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (185g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Ricoh CX2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-08-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $341