Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 23 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.