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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 2 months later than the CX6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z5120 matches up vs the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Ricoh CX6

 Z5120 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Kodak Z5120

 CX6 Z5120 
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX6

 Z5120 CX6 
RevealedJanuary 2012November 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 features physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 against the CX6.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and CX6 is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and CX6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Z5120 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography details
Ricoh CX6 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography advice
57
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX6
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging highlights
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Ricoh CX6
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Ricoh CX6
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-11-15
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 2456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 201 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $200 $595