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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(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
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SP-620 UZ Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SP-620 UZ 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-620 UZ is 65 and 78 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (567g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
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MP count good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (567g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $419 $199