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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
65
Imaging
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Features
56
Overall
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Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was brought out 9 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 grades vs the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony HX50V

 Astro Zoom AZ651 HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651

 HX50V Astro Zoom AZ651 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony HX50V

 Astro Zoom AZ651 HX50V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the HX50V.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX50V is 65 and 89 respectively.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to render more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Astro Zoom AZ651 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (567g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-1560mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (567 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no mic port
heavier than others (567g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony HX50V
 Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1560mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $419 $439