Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Revealed September 2010
- New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Kodak and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Astro Zoom AZ651 was released 3 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores versus the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sigma SD1
Astro Zoom AZ651 | SD1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | September 2010 | More recent by 41 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
SD1 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sigma SD1
Astro Zoom AZ651 | SD1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | No Touch display |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has external measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the SD1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SD1 is 65 and 77 respectively.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and SD1.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Astro Zoom AZ651 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sigma |
Model | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sigma SD1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2010-09-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567 grams (1.25 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $419 | $2,339 |