Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Announced January 2013
- Superseded the Nikon L810
- Later Model is Nikon L830

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Overview
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").

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon L820
Astro Zoom AZ651 | L820 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
L820 | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L820
Astro Zoom AZ651 | L820 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Nikon |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-29 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lb) | 470 gr (1.04 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
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 | - | 320 images |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $419 | $192 |