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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
(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
Sony A6100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony A6100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 A6100 Astro Zoom AZ651 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2014Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A6100

 Astro Zoom AZ651 A6100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
81
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (567 grams)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
74
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Sony A6100
60
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
86
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
60
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (567g)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony A6100
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Alpha a6100
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