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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX10V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX10V

 Z5120 HX10V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak Z5120

 HX10V Z5120 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX10V

 Z5120 HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
50
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z5120
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Z5120
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
57
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
52
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Z5120
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
26
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX10V
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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