Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L100

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and L100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 4 years after the L100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the L100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L100 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.