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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 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 L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and L610 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 18 months after the L610 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the L610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon L610

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L610 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 L610 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L610

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L610 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display No Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the L610.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L610 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L610.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon L610
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (567g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
Nikon L610 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
Nikon L610 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (120 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Nikon L610 Vlogging info
60
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (567g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L610
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-08-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 - 120 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $419 $150