Fujifilm S9900w vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was brought out 13 months after the Astro Zoom AZ651 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the Astro Zoom AZ651 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has proportions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and Astro Zoom AZ651.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9900w is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.