Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX50V
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Z5120 was released 15 months before the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5120 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX50V
| Z5120 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Kodak Z5120
| HX50V | Z5120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX50V
| Z5120 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Z5120 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 vs the HX50V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and HX50V is 68 and 89 respectively.
Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5120 and HX50V.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX50V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Z5120 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 2456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 445 gr (0.98 lb) | 272 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 400 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $439 |