Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB210

Here is a in depth assessment of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 2 years later than the WB210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB210 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung WB210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the WB210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB210 is 65 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.