Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Astro Zoom AZ651 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Galaxy Camera 4G | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Astro Zoom AZ651 | Galaxy Camera 4G |
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has exterior dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 | 21MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | - |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $419 | $550 |