Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 3 years after the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the SP-600 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers physical measurements 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-600 UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-600 UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.