Casio EX-H30 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was introduced 4 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H30 grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H30 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-H30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.