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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 12 months earlier than the WB800F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5120 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB800F

 Z5120 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB800F Z5120 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB800F

 Z5120 WB800F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 compared to the WB800F.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WB800F is 68 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
50
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
26
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB800F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300