Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-590 UZ

Below, we are looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus SP-590 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SP-590 UZ (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 5 years later than the SP-590 UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the SP-590 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus SP-590 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SP-590 UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SP-590 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-590 UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-590 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.