Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-50

Here is a extended overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 13 months later than the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SH-50 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SH-50.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.