Clicky

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
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
  • Announced January 2014
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The SX610 HS was launched 13 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX610 HS scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX610 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon SX610 HS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SX610 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX610 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
60
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (270 shots)
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
60
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Canon SX610 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $214 $419