Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
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The following is a extensive review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched 11 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony WX300
| Astro Zoom AZ651 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
| WX300 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony WX300
| Astro Zoom AZ651 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 features 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 WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the WX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WX300.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Astro Zoom AZ651 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 567g (1.25 pounds) | 166g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $419 | $330 |
