Fujifilm S8300 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 12 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8300 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind in sensor innovation.