Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony A350
Astro Zoom AZ651 | A350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2008 | More modern by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
A350 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
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Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A350
Astro Zoom AZ651 | A350 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |