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Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 4 months earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX170 IS scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX170 IS Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon SX170 IS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SX170 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX170 IS Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX170 IS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX170 IS
Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX170 IS
Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (251g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
60
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $419