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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was manufactured 4 years before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2800HD matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S2800HD Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S2800HD 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S2800HD Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2800HD against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2800HD and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 75 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2800HD and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
megapixel count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
60
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (567g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Alternate name FinePix S2900HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $260 $419