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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 24 months prior to the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z5120 scores versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB35F

 Z5120 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB35F Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB35F

 Z5120 WB35F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 versus the WB35F.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WB35F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and WB35F.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
50
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB35F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $130