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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V 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 HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was announced 2 years after the HX100V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores against the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony HX100V

 Astro Zoom AZ651 HX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014October 2011More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 HX100V Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony HX100V

 Astro Zoom AZ651 HX100V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the HX100V.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
53
focusing manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (567g)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
50
incredible zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
59
MP count good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (567g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (567 grams)
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony HX100V
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 model - NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $419 $429