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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX240 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SX240 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX240 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (224 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $419