Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX280 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 9 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX280 HS scores vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX280 HS against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.