Fujifilm S8500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8500 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 12 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up against the Astro Zoom AZ651 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.