Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Announced January 2012

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was introduced within a month of the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z5120 scores vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB850F
Z5120 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak Z5120
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Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB850F
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 features physical 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 WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and WB850F is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and WB850F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Samsung |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $599 |