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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SZ-11 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SZ-11 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-11

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SZ-11 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got external 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 SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the SZ-11.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-11 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (567g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
60
megapixel count good (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (567 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-11
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $419 $253