Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V 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
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Z5120 was launched around the same time to the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z5120 grades against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX10V
Z5120 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak Z5120
HX10V | Z5120 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX10V
Z5120 | HX10V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5120 versus the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and HX10V.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX10V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) | 234 gr (0.52 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 All around 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $616 |