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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 12 months prior to the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z5120 matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB250F

 Z5120 WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB250F Z5120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB250F

 Z5120 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 features external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 versus the WB250F.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
57
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $250