Clicky

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 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
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 4 years after the S570 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the S570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon S570

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S570 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S570

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S570 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers exterior 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) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the S570.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S570 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S570.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Nikon S570
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
Nikon S570 Travel photography info
60
MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon S570
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (567g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S570
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-08-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $419 $180