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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 4 years prior to the W300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the W300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon W300

 Astro Zoom AZ651 W300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 W300 Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedMay 2017January 2014Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon W300

 Astro Zoom AZ651 W300 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the W300.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and W300 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and W300.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography information
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Nikon W300
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decent megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon W300
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-07 2017-05-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Battery style - Built-in
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $419 $387