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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Astro Zoom AZ651 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k0kSharper 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 
Screen dimension4.8"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 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
60
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
60
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (567g)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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