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Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare Z990 front
 
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Key Specs

Kodak Z990
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as EasyShare Max
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Z990 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z990 (12MP) and Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z990 was launched 4 years earlier than the Astro Zoom AZ651 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z990 scores versus the Astro Zoom AZ651 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z990 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Z990 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Kodak Z990

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Z990 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Kodak Z990 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 Z990 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Z990 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z990 vs the Astro Zoom AZ651.

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z990 and Astro Zoom AZ651 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z990 and Astro Zoom AZ651.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Z990 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 sensor size comparison

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Z990 Portrait photography features
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z990
Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
34
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z990 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Z990
Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z990 Vlogging info
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
60
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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Kodak Z990 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z990 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
 Kodak EasyShare Z990Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
General Information
Company Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z990 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Also called as EasyShare Max -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-04 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-1560mm (65.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.90 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
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 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $419