Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony NEX-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) and the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 3 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the NEX-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony NEX-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the NEX-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and NEX-5 is 65 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 will resolve greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 will have an edge in sensor innovation.