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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Photography Glossary

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 2 months prior to the SH-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the SH-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SH-1

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SH-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SH-1 Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SH-1

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SH-1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2014Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the SH-1.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SH-1 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SH-1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (567g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging features
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (567g)
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors (271g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SH-1
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-03-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $419 $349