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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 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
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was revealed 12 months before the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5120 grades against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H200

 Z5120 H200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Kodak Z5120

 H200 Z5120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H200

 Z5120 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 compared to the H200.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and H200 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and H200.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Z5120 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
57
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Sony H200 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging advice
Sony H200 Vlogging advice
26
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony H200
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $250