Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P610

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix P610. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon P610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.