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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
50
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 3 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung ST95

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ST95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 ST95 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung ST95

 Astro Zoom AZ651 ST95 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the ST95.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ST95 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and ST95.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Street photography with Samsung ST95
59
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
60
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (567g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
60
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic support
heavier than others (567g)
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung ST95
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $419 $145