Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 4 months before the NX3000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides external 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) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and NX3000 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will produce greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.