Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120 Comparison

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Nikon S9100

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Kodak Z5120

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S9100 and Z5120, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Nikon and Kodak. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S9100 has a 12.0 MP and Kodak Z5120 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Nikon S9100 was introduced to market in July 2011 and Kodak Z5120 was launched in January 2012. There is only 6 months difference between S9100 and Z5120 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-07-19

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 3200

25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

214g. 105 x 62 x 35 mm

Kodak Z5120 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-10

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 125 - 6400

26-676 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

6 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

445g. 124 x 91 x 105 mm

Nikon S9100 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix S9300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Nikon Coolpix S9100
Nikon Coolpix S9300 vs Kodak EasyShare Z5120

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S9100 over Kodak EasyShare Z5120

LCD Screen Resolution	921k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 6.0fps	4 fps faster
Weight	214 g vs 445 g	231 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 26mm	1 mm wider coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare Z5120 over Nikon Coolpix S9100

RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	676mm vs 450mm	226 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	26× vs 18×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.50	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.9m vs 4.0m	4.9m longer range
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 6.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Focal Length - Tele	450mm vs 676mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Kodak EasyShare Z5120

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S9100 has external dimensions of 105 x 62 x 35 mm (4.13 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z5120 has external dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120. Nikon S9100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 29mm shorter and 70mm thinner than Kodak Z5120.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120.

Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S9100 is significantly lighter (231g ) than the Kodak Z5120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S9100

Z5120

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

S9100

Z5120

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Average

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S9100 nor Kodak EasyShare Z5120 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S9100 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Kodak Z5120 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S9100 and Z5120 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 Cameras

Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S9100 features a 25-450 mm F3.5-5.9 18× zoom lens whereas Kodak Z5120 features a 26-676 mm F2.8-5.6 26× zoom lens.

Nikon S9100 has 1mm wider coverage than the Kodak Z5120. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Kodak Z5120 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Kodak Z5120 has 226mm longer reach than the Nikon S9100. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S9100

Z5120

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100

Z5120

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100

Z5120

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9100

Z5120

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S9100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Kodak Z5120 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S9100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Kodak Z5120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S9100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Kodak Z5120 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
450 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
676 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Nikon S9100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Kodak Z5120 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
214g
18.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
445g
Body Thickness 105mm
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Nikon S9100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak Z5120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S9100 vs Kodak Z5120: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S9100 and Kodak Z5120 scores compare:

Nikon S9100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #174 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #727 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Kodak Z5120

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #54 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #570 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Kodak Z5120 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S9100 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Kodak Z5120 vs Nikon S9100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S9100	Kodak EasyShare Z5120
Brand	Nikon	Kodak
Announced	2011-07-19	2012-01-10
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 2456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-450 mm (18×)	26-676 mm (26×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.9	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	4cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	921k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m	8.90 m
Max Flash Sync	n/a	s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1280 x 720
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	214g	445g
Dimensions	105 x 62 x 35mm	124 x 91 x 105mm
Battery Life	270 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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