Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9100

The following is a complete review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 2 years after the S9100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the S9100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give you more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage in sensor technology.