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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 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 P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P510
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P500 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 2 years after the P500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the P500 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 P500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P500 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P500

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the P500.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P500 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P500.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P500 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon P500
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
more heavy than average (494g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
Nikon P500 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Nikon P500 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (494g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P500
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $419 $399