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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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 X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years before the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the Astro Zoom AZ651 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm X-S1 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Fujifilm X-S1 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has sizing of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
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flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (920g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging factors
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (920g)
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Fujifilm X-S1Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Kodak
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 567 grams (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $419