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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5120 was brought out 6 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z5120 matches up against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony RX10 IV

 Z5120 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Kodak Z5120

 RX10 IV Z5120 
IntroducedSeptember 2017January 2012Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10 IV

 Z5120 RX10 IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Z5120 offers 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) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Z5120 versus Sony RX10 IV 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 change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5120 and the RX10 IV.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and RX10 IV is 68 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 IV will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proof
heavier than average (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography info
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
57
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (1,095g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z5120
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
52
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging features
26
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
29
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,095 grams)
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony RX10 IV
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2017-09-12
Body design 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 2456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 1095g (2.41 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $1,698