Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony A6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very well matched but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up versus the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony A6100
Astro Zoom AZ651 | A6100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
A6100 | Astro Zoom AZ651 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | Fresher by 68 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+2k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A6100
Astro Zoom AZ651 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features physical dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony A6100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 versus the A6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A6100 is 65 and 81 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and A6100.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Astro Zoom AZ651 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6100 will give more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | - | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 567g (1.25 pounds) | 396g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $419 | $748 |