Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Leica M-E Typ 220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 16 months later than the M-E Typ 220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the M-E Typ 220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the M-E Typ 220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and M-E Typ 220 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and M-E Typ 220.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will produce extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.