Canon SX40 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 3 years before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.