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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony H50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H50

 Z5120 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Kodak Z5120

 H50 Z5120 

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H50

 Z5120 H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography features
Sony H50 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Sony H50
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (547g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
Sony H50 Landscape photography info
52
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
26
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (547g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony H50
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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