Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX300

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was introduced 13 months before the HX300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z5120 scores vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys outside 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 and the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and HX300 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and HX300.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z5120 will be behind in sensor tech.