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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
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Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB150F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 WB150F Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others (188 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB150F
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung WB150F
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