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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the B700 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 3 years before the B700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the B700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon B700

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B700 

Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 B700 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 B700

 Astro Zoom AZ651 B700 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon B700 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon B700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the B700.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B700 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and B700.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Nikon B700
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
Nikon B700 Street photography advice
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567 grams)
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Nikon B700
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B700 Travel photography highlights
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MP count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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great battery (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average in class (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Nikon B700 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon B700
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (567g)
60
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (565g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon B700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon B700
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix B700
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix B700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2016-02-23
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $419 $500