Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB850F

Here, we are matching up the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 2 years after the WB850F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB850F is 65 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.