Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB800F

The following is a extensive assessment of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 13 months after the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to give more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.