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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon P520
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed very close to the P530 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the P530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon P530

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P530 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P530 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P530

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P530 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the P530.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P530 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P530 Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon P530
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567g)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
Nikon P530 Travel photography information
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decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
Nikon P530 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Nikon P530 Vlogging information
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (567g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (494 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P530
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 15 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $419 $280