Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F 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 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

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").

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB250F
Astro Zoom AZ651 | WB250F | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
WB250F | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB250F
Astro Zoom AZ651 | WB250F | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |