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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z5120 grades vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX200V

 Z5120 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Kodak Z5120

 HX200V Z5120 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX200V

 Z5120 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 has got exterior 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 and the HX200V.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and HX200V is 68 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery power (450 shots)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery power (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
26
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX200V
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 2456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $480