Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 3 years before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will render extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.