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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350

Portability
68
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Kodak EasyShare Z5120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z5120 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5120 matches up vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z5120 over the Sony WX350

 Z5120 WX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Z5120

 WX350 Z5120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z5120 and Sony WX350

 Z5120 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z5120 and the WX350.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5120 and WX350 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5120 and WX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (164g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z5120 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z5120 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Kodak Z5120 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z5120 and Sony WX350
 Kodak EasyShare Z5120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare Z5120 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 2456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $270