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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90

Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Overview

Let's look closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 23 months later than the H90 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony H90

 Astro Zoom AZ651 H90 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 H90 Astro Zoom AZ651 

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony H90

 Astro Zoom AZ651 H90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers outer 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) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony H90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the H90.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and H90 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and H90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H90 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Street photography camera
Sony H90 as a Street photography camera
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (567 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (222 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography highlights
Sony H90 Travel photography highlights
60
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average (222g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography factors
Sony H90 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Sony H90
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (567g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony H90
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $419 $230