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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and B600 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 6 years before the B600 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the B600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon B600

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B600 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 B600 Astro Zoom AZ651 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2014More modern by 61 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon B600

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B600 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has specifications of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon B600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the B600.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B600 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B600.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon B600
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (567g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Nikon B600 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Nikon B600
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good resolution (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (500g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon B600
60
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors (567 grams)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (500g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon B600
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix B600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2019-01-18
Body design 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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $419 $297