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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
43
Features
67
Overall
52

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon P900
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P1000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 5 years prior to the P1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the P1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon P1000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P1000 Astro Zoom AZ651 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2014Fresher by 54 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P1000

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P1000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the P1000.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P1000 is 65 and 49 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P1000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
57
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon P1000
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (567g)
51
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Nikon P1000 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
60
decent MP (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (567g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (3000mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,415 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography information
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging features
Nikon P1000 Vlogging features
60
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (567 grams)
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (1,415g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P1000
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 1415 gr (3.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $419 $1,000