Canon SX200 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.