Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S8200

Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 2 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outer measurements 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 S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S8200 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S8200.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.