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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon AW120
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon AW120

 Astro Zoom AZ651 AW120 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 AW120 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon AW120

 Astro Zoom AZ651 AW120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography advice
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon AW120
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (567g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon AW120
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix AW120
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