Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D3300

Below is a extensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is very comparable but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 3 months prior to the D3300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the D3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon D3300. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers 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 D3300 has dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the D3300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D3300 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D3300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D3300 will produce more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.