Kodak Z5120 vs Sony A58

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony A58, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Z5120 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Z5120 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z5120 was brought out 22 months before the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Z5120 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z5120 grades against the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Z5120 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Z5120 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Z5120 comes with outside 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) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Z5120 vs Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5120 compared to the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z5120 and A58 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5120 and A58.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5120 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z5120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.