Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Nikon D80

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Nikon D80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and D80 (10MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 7 years after the D80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the D80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Nikon D80. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features 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) while the Nikon D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the D80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D80 is 65 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and D80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Astro Zoom AZ651 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer you more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.