Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D60

Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon D60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and D60 (10MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D60 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 5 years later than the D60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D60 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the D60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D60. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Nikon D60 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Nikon D60 has dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon D60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the D60.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D60 is 65 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D60.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.