Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9700

The following is a extensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and S9700 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed very close to the S9700 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the S9700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9700 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and S9700.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.