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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced within a month of the WB50F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades against the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Samsung WB50F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB50F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 WB50F Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB50F

 Astro Zoom AZ651 WB50F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the WB50F.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB50F.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
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megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging information
Samsung WB50F Vlogging information
60
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB50F
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 207g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $419 $180