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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very similar but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5120 was unveiled 3 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z5120 matches up vs the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony RX10

 Z5120 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Kodak Z5120

 RX10 Z5120 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1290k230kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10

 Z5120 RX10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 provides exterior 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) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the RX10.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and RX10 is 68 and 58 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and RX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5120 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 Sports photography advice
44
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery power (420 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
63
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-03-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,290 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $698