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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Released January 2014
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Newer Model is Nikon D780
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the D750 (24MP) is very close but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D750 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 8 months prior to the D750 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the D750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Nikon D750

 Astro Zoom AZ651 D750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 D750 Astro Zoom AZ651 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014Newer by 8 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D750

 Astro Zoom AZ651 D750 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the D750.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D750 is 65 and 57 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D750.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D750 will render extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Nikon D750 Portrait photography features
53
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
Nikon D750 Street photography highlights
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
68
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Nikon D750
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
77
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
great battery pack (1,230 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Nikon D750
60
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (567g)
30
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Nikon D750
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Nikon D750
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Nikon D750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-01-07 2014-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed - 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 840 gr (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $419 $2,000