Canon SX730 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX730 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 3 years after the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS scores versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give more detail utilizing its extra 0.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.