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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is WB5000
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 19 months later than the HZ25W making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z5120 grades against the HZ25W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung HZ25W

 Z5120 HZ25W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak Z5120

 HZ25W Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung HZ25W

 Z5120 HZ25W 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has got physical dimensions 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 Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 versus the HZ25W.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and HZ25W is 68 and 70 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and HZ25W.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Z5120 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
34
focusing manually
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Samsung HZ25W Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung HZ25W
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung HZ25W
Also Known as - WB5000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $350