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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Announced January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Announced August 2012
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z5120 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Z5120

 Galaxy Camera 4G Z5120 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Z5120 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 features outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 68 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
57
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 305 grams (0.67 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $550