Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
- Released January 2005
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-300
- Replacement is Olympus E-330
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and E-300 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 9 years later than the E-300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the E-300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus E-300
Astro Zoom AZ651 | E-300 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2005 | More recent by 110 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 134k | Sharper screen (+786k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
E-300 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300
Astro Zoom AZ651 | E-300 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features exterior measurements 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 Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus E-300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the E-300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and E-300 is 65 and 67 respectively.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and E-300.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Olympus E-300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Olympus E-300 |
Otherwise known as | - | EVOLT E-300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2005-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 45 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 134k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 624 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $419 | $800 |