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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was introduced 11 months prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 EX-ZR400 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Casio EX-ZR400

 Astro Zoom AZ651 EX-ZR400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 EX-ZR400 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR400 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR400 compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR400 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (500 shots)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (567g)
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $419