Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ50W Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Announced May 2010
- Other Name is WB5500
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z5120 was launched 21 months after the HZ50W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z5120 grades against the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung HZ50W
| Z5120 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | May 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Kodak Z5120
| HZ50W | Z5120 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung HZ50W
| Z5120 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 vs the HZ50W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and HZ50W is 68 and 70 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and HZ50W.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Z5120 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Z5120 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Samsung |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also called as | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-05-03 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $250 |