Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we will be looking at the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Astro Zoom AZ651 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Astro Zoom AZ651 was manufactured 7 months after the RX1R so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up against the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has external dimensions of 125mm x 114mm x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Compare the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and RX1R is 65 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and RX1R.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Astro Zoom AZ651 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Astro Zoom AZ651 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.