Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P1000

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.