Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh WG-6

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 5 years before the WG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior 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) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WG-6 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.