Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Launched August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 17 months after the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Astro Zoom AZ651 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
SP-820UZ | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Astro Zoom AZ651 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got physical dimensions 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 SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the SP-820UZ.
![Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-820UZ is 65 and 69 respectively.
![Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SP-820UZ.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-Pixpro-Astro-Zoom-AZ651-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Olympus |
Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lb) | 485 grams (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $419 | $299 |