Canon SX150 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 20 months prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.