Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX350

Lets look much closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was unveiled 3 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 scores vs the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 offers 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) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX350 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX350.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Astro Zoom AZ651 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.