Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P100

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 3 years after the P100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the P100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with external 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 P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the P100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P100 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P100.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.