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Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX420 IS was revealed 2 years later than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX420 IS matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX420 IS Astro Zoom AZ651 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon SX420 IS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SX420 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX420 IS Astro Zoom AZ651 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
60
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (567 grams)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $419