Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 13 months later than the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-16 iHS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.