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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was launched 5 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z90 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z90 grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 EX-Z90 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Casio EX-Z90

 Astro Zoom AZ651 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 EX-Z90 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (121g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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focusing manually
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z90
Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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lighter than competition (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
60
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (567g)
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 567g (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $419