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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 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
  • Released January 2014
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was introduced 13 months after the H200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony H200

 Astro Zoom AZ651 H200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 H200 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony H200

 Astro Zoom AZ651 H200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 against the H200.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and H200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and H200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Travel photography with Sony H200
60
megapixel count good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Vlogging highlights
Sony H200 Vlogging highlights
60
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony H200
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $419 $250