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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 4 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S1800 matches up against the Astro Zoom AZ651 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S1800 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the FujiFilm S1800

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S1800 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S1800 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 78 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1800
Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (567g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 21 megapixel
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
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 567g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $419