Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS scores vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 91 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.