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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 3 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Astro Zoom AZ651 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2010More modern by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Astro Zoom AZ651 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 65 and 85 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Astro Zoom AZ651 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will show extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography info
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (567 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (355g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (567 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than average (355g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography information
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (567g)
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (355 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-01-07 2010-03-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" 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 - 410 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $419 $349