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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the Astro Zoom AZ651 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX700 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SX700 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SX700 HS Astro Zoom AZ651 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (567g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 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 function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $419