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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was revealed 13 months after the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB250F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 WB250F Astro Zoom AZ651 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB250F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB250F 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outside measurements 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 WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the WB250F.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB250F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
60
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (567g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB250F
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $419 $250