Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was revealed very close to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5120 scores against the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H90
Z5120 | H90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z5120
H90 | Z5120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H90
Z5120 | H90 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony H90 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5120 vs the H90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and H90 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and H90.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the age of the cameras into account.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 290 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $230 |