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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 24 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the Astro Zoom AZ651 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S4200 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S4200 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (543g)
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
good megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 21 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 543 grams (1.20 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $419