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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Samsung WB850F

 Z5120 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Kodak Z5120

 WB850F Z5120 
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB850F

 Z5120 WB850F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
26
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Samsung WB850F
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Samsung WB850F
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