Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GR III

Here is a extended analysis of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Ricoh GR III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively similar but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 5 years earlier than the GR III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the GR III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the GR III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GR III is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GR III.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will offer you more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.