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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WB50F which makes 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 WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5120 matches up against the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB50F

 Z5120 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB50F Z5120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB50F

 Z5120 WB50F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 comes with external dimensions 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z5120 and the WB50F.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WB50F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Z5120 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (207g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 207 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $180