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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 12 months prior to the Astro Zoom AZ651 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm T500 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm T500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm T500 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (567g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 567 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $419