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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony H90

 Z5120 H90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Z5120

 H90 Z5120 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony H90

 Z5120 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 size comparison

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

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Sony H90
50
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Z5120
Street photography with Sony H90
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
44
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography advice
Sony H90 Travel photography advice
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (676mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Sony H90
26
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony H90
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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