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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 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 P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon P600
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P610 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 13 months prior to the P610 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the P610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon P610

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P610 Astro Zoom AZ651 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P610

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P610 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon P610 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the P610.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P610.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography details
Nikon P610 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
Nikon P610 Street photography info
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P610 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (565 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P610
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed - 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $419 $430