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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5120 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Kodak Z5120

 Galaxy Camera 2 Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (283g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
57
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283g)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
37
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life - 400 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $400