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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 12 months before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm T550 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm T550

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm T550 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got physical 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") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (567g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest 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 diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.30 lb) 567 grams (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 One One
Retail pricing $160 $419