Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.