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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 5 years prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S1500 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm S1500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S1500 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 82 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in more detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1500
Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
50
has built in flash
long zoom (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
60
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 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 10 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 grams (0.76 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 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 feature
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $419