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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900

Portability
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Imaging
45
Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

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
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Newer Model is Nikon A1000
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the A900 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A900 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon A900

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A900 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 A900 Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A900

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A900 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the A900.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A900 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A900.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
Nikon A900 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (567g)
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Nikon A900 Vlogging info
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon A900
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $419 $400