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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was revealed 24 months before the WB1100F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z5120 matches up versus the WB1100F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB1100F

 Z5120 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB1100F Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB1100F

 Z5120 WB1100F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung WB1100F has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 vs the WB1100F.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WB1100F is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and WB1100F.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography info
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
57
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (512g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Samsung WB1100F
25
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
23
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (512 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB1100F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung WB1100F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $250