Canon SX520 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX520 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 7 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX520 HS scores versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX520 HS vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 69 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.