Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 12 months after the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers physical 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 S9500 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the S9500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9500 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9500.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.