Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A7S II

Following is a in-depth review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 21 months earlier than the A7S II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the A7S II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A7S II is 65 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A7S II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Astro Zoom AZ651 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will give you more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind in sensor tech.