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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2010
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 17 months later than the CX4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5120 scores vs the CX4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh CX4

 Z5120 CX4 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak Z5120

 CX4 Z5120 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX4

 Z5120 CX4 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 provides exterior 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) while the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z5120 and the CX4.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and CX4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and CX4.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Z5120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography factors
50
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Ricoh CX4
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Travel photography camera
57
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging advice
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX4
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Ricoh CX4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-08-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 4.00 m
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $211