Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon AW110
- Successor is Nikon AW130

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and AW120 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced very close to the AW120 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon AW120 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon AW120
Astro Zoom AZ651 | AW120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
AW120 | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon AW120
Astro Zoom AZ651 | AW120 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outer 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) and the Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the AW120.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and AW120 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and AW120.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lb) | 213g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $419 | $350 |