Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS provides external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 64 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.