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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Launched January 2014
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 3 months before the S810c so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon S810c

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S810c 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 S810c Astro Zoom AZ651 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S810c

 Astro Zoom AZ651 S810c 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar generation

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outer 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) while the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon S810c 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 vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the S810c.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S810c is 65 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S810c.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
53
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Nikon S810c Street photography factors
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
51
long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
60
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (567 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S810c
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $419 $350