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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P510 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 19 months after the P510 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon P510

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P510 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P510 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P510

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P510 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon P510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the P510.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P510 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P510.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P510 Portrait photography factors
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Nikon P510 Street photography information
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
Nikon P510 Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 shots)
more heavy than average in class (555 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Nikon P510 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (200 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging factors
Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
60
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic port
heavier than others (567 grams)
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P510
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed - 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 555g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $419 $600