Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Kodak S-1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Kodak S-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S-1 (16MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and S-1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 5 months before the S-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Kodak S-1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the S-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Kodak Pixpro S-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Kodak S-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Kodak S-1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Kodak S-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the S-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S-1 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S-1.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.