Canon SX10 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.