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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the A1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon A1000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 A1000 Astro Zoom AZ651 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2014Newer by 61 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A1000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A1000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the A1000.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A1000 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A1000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567g)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (567g)
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A1000
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $419 $477