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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Announced January 2014
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2011More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SZ-30MR Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SZ-30MR 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SZ-30MR.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-30MR is 65 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography features
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (567 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
60
good MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (567g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (21MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
60
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (567 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
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 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 All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $419 $279