Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung SL30

Below, we are contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 4 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got 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) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SL30 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.