Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST6500

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 3 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the ST6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ST6500 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ST6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.