Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Ricoh WG-70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 7 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the WG-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WG-70 is 65 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WG-70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.