Canon SX540 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX540 HS grades versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS features outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.