Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D3000

Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and D3000 (10MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D3000 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 4 years later than the D3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the D3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D3000. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the D3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D3000 is 65 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D3000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge in sensor technology.