Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was manufactured 15 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR1000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.