Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was announced 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z5120 scores against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H50
Z5120 | H50 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Kodak Z5120
H50 | Z5120 |
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Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H50
Z5120 | H50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has got 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) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z5120 versus the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and H50 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and H50.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Z5120 to produce more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Z5120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) | 547 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" 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 ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $80 |