Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX100V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was released 3 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5120 matches up vs the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 versus the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and HX100V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.