Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX400V
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX400V 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
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Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5120 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Z5120 matches up versus the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX400V
| Z5120 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Kodak Z5120
| HX400V | Z5120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX400V
| Z5120 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 has outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5120 and the HX400V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and HX400V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.90 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| 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) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $448 |