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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was brought out 6 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z5120 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony HX9V

 Z5120 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Kodak Z5120

 HX9V Z5120 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX9V

 Z5120 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Z5120 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5120 vs the HX9V.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
50
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony HX9V
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 2456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $328