Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX99

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5120 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5120 grades vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 compared to the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and HX99 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5120 and HX99.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z5120 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.