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Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Launched June 2015
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon G3 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is very similar but the G3 X (1") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was released 18 months later than the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 X grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 G3 X Astro Zoom AZ651 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2014Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon G3 X

 Astro Zoom AZ651 G3 X 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 G3 X Astro Zoom AZ651 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon G3 X provides physical dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") along with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon G3 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G3 X compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
54
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
73
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (300 shots)
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging advice
69
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (567 grams)
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Canon G3 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot G3 XKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot G3 X Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-06-18 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 31 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 733 gr (1.62 pounds) 567 gr (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $849 $419