Canon SX60 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 9 months later than the Astro Zoom AZ651 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX60 HS scores versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX60 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.