Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and L820 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 12 months later than the L820 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides external 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 L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon L820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the L820.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L820 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L820.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.