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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 13 months prior to the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5120 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Kodak Z5120

 Galaxy Camera Z5120 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
52
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
26
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $450