Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was released 23 months prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 530 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 530 HS scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers physical measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.