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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Ricoh CX3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 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
  • Launched January 2014
Ricoh CX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and CX3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 3 years after the CX3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the CX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Ricoh CX3

 Astro Zoom AZ651 CX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2010More modern by 44 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 CX3 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Ricoh CX3

 Astro Zoom AZ651 CX3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution920k920kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX3 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the CX3.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and CX3.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX3
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX3 Street photography highlights
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Ricoh CX3
60
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (206g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX3 as a Vlogging camera
60
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Ricoh CX3
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Ricoh CX3
General Information
Make Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Ricoh CX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed - 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 gr (1.25 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - DB-100
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $419 $329