Canon 350D vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 350D vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the 350D (APS-C) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 350D was manufactured 9 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 350D being a Compact SLR camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 350D matches up versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 350D & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 350D offers outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 350D vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and Astro Zoom AZ651.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 350D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will render more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.