Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x
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39 Features
42 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Z5120 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Z5120 was announced 23 months after the DP1x which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5120 scores vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sigma DP1x
Z5120 | DP1x | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Kodak Z5120
DP1x | Z5120 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sigma DP1x
Z5120 | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 versus the DP1x.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and DP1x is 68 and 88 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and DP1x.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Kodak Z5120 will produce more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Z5120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sigma |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sigma DP1x |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $574 |