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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Released January 2014
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and P950 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 7 years earlier than the P950 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the P950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon P950

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 P950 Astro Zoom AZ651 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2014Newer by 73 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P950

 Astro Zoom AZ651 P950 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") along with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon P950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the P950.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P950 is 65 and 52 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and P950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in greater detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567g)
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Nikon P950
60
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others in class (1,005 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging info
Nikon P950 Vlogging info
60
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (567g)
59
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (1,005g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon P950
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 1005g (2.22 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
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 - 290 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $419 $797