Canon SX530 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX530 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was revealed 13 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX530 HS scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.