Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs
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- 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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Z5120 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony RX10 III
Z5120 | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Kodak Z5120
RX10 III | Z5120 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 51 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10 III
Z5120 | RX10 III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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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 |