Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX220 HS vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was released 3 years before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX220 HS grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind in sensor technology.