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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was revealed 12 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm SL1000 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm SL1000 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has specifications of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
good MP (21MP)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography advice
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
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great battery life (350 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
good MP (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (567 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lb) 567 grams (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $419