Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9300

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 18 months after the S9300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the S9300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9300.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.