FujiFilm S1600 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 4 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S1600 grades against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.