Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Z5120 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Z5120 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

The Z5120 was released 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z5120 grades vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX1
Z5120 | HX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Kodak Z5120
HX1 | Z5120 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX1
Z5120 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys external measurements 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
See the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 against the HX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and HX1 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and HX1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak Z5120 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer Z5120 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.90 m | 9.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $200 | $47,999 |