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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S8400W Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2013Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm S8400W Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
53
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
60
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
60
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (567g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WKodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $419