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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon S4100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S4100 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 2 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the S4100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon S4100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S4100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S4100 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S4100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S4100 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon S4100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the S4100.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S4100 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S4100.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
54
has manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567 grams)
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
60
decent MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
boasts touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (567 grams)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S4100
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 pounds) -
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 190 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $419 $140