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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z5120 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Kodak Z5120

 Galaxy Camera 3G Z5120 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
57
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 1 1
Retail cost $200 $606