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Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
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
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Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the XC10 (1") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was brought out 16 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the XC10 matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 XC10 Astro Zoom AZ651 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Canon XC10

 Astro Zoom AZ651 XC10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k1kClearer display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 XC10 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will provide greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern XC10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography factors
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
includes focus via touch
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
59
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
43
includes focus via touch
decently wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition in class (1,040 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
lacks RAW format
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
28
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,040g)
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (567g)
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Canon XC10 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Canon XC10Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon XC10 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 20000 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,599 $419