Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung HZ25W

Lets take a more detailed look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 3 years later than the HZ25W and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the HZ25W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HZ25W is 65 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.