Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5120 was unveiled 6 months before the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z5120 matches up vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX20V
| Z5120 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Kodak Z5120
| HX20V | Z5120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX20V
| Z5120 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the HX20V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and HX20V is 68 and 90 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445g (0.98 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 320 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $397 |