Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX710 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 13 months later than the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions 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 SX710 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.