Canon G5 X vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon G5 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is very well matched but the G5 X (1") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G5 X was announced 21 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G5 X scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G5 X provides outside measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G5 X and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G5 X compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G5 X and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 85 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X and Astro Zoom AZ651.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G5 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G5 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.