Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the Astro Zoom AZ651 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will deliver more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.