Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 2 years later than the WB150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB150F
Astro Zoom AZ651 | WB150F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
WB150F | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F
Astro Zoom AZ651 | WB150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the WB150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB150F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB150F.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 lbs) | 188g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $419 | $230 |