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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and A350 (14MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 5 years after the A350 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony A350

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A350 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2008More modern by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 A350 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A350

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A350 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A350 in our completely 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 have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 compared to the A350.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A350 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A350.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Astro Zoom AZ651 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography information
Sony A350 Street photography information
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Sports photography with Sony A350
51
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
Sony A350 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
60
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
9
can't record video
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A350
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-01-07 2008-06-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $419 $600