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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and B500 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 3 years prior to the B500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the B500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon B500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B500 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 B500 Astro Zoom AZ651 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon B500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B500 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the B500.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B500 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B500.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Nikon B500 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
Nikon B500 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography details
Nikon B500 Travel photography details
60
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (541g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Nikon B500
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
45
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (600 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (567g)
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (541 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon B500
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 541 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 - 600 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $419 $300