Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D70

Its time to examine more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and D70 (6MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D70 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 9 years later than the D70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the D70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon D70. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon D70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D70 has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the D70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D70 is 65 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will result in more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.