Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
(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
- Announced July 2011
Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5120 was unveiled 6 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5120 grades vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh CX5
Z5120 | CX5 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Kodak Z5120
CX5 | Z5120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX5
Z5120 | CX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the CX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and CX5 is 68 and 92 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and CX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
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 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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $399 |