Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX350
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
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Below is a in-depth review of the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the Astro Zoom AZ651 (21MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Astro Zoom AZ651 was launched around the same time to the WX350 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Astro Zoom AZ651 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 over the Sony WX350
| Astro Zoom AZ651 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651
| WX350 | Astro Zoom AZ651 |
|---|
Common features in the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony WX350
| Astro Zoom AZ651 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Similar age |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Astro Zoom AZ651 vs the WX350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Astro Zoom AZ651 and WX350.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model | Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1560mm (65.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 114 x 89mm (4.9" x 4.5" x 3.5") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 life | - | 470 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $419 | $270 |
