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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1560mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 567g - 125 x 114 x 89mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Photography Glossary

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled very close to the WB35F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB35F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB35F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 WB35F Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB35F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB35F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 provides physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the WB35F.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB35F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
53
focusing manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (567 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography information
Samsung WB35F Travel photography information
60
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others in class (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
60
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (567g)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB35F
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - BP70A
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $419 $130