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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 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 L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 24 months later than the L810 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon L810

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 L810 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L810

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L810 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L810 in our brand new 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 have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the L810.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L810 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L810.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (567g)
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L810
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $419 $280