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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Released January 2014
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and L840 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 13 months before the L840 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the L840 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 L840

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L840 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 L840 Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L840

 Astro Zoom AZ651 L840 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with outer 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 L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 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 are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the L840.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L840 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and L840.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon L840
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Nikon L840
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
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MP count decent (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon L840
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 shots
Battery type - AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $419 $400