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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100

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 Stylus SP-100 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-100 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 SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled very close to the SP-100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SP-100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 SP-100 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 SP-100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SP-100.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-100 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-100.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
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great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (594g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-100
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 594 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $419 $400