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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Kodak Z5120
(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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 II
  • Successor is Sony RX10 IV
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very well matched but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z5120 was launched 5 years prior to the RX10 III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z5120 grades against the RX10 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony RX10 III

 Z5120 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Kodak Z5120

 RX10 III Z5120 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10 III

 Z5120 RX10 III 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z5120 versus the RX10 III.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5120 and RX10 III is 68 and 53 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and RX10 III.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z5120
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 III
50
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 III Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
57
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 III Vlogging features
26
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,051 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10 III
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 2456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.90 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 1051 gr (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $1,398