Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 4 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the HZ30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HZ30W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.