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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 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
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 3 years before the H400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z5120 scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H400

 Z5120 H400 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Kodak Z5120

 H400 Z5120 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H400

 Z5120 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 against the H400.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and H400.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z5120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Sony H400
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Sony H400
57
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Sony H400
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony H400
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 445g (0.98 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $268