Kodak Z980 with Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Comparison

Kodak Z980 and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Main Features

  • January, 2009
  • January, 2014
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 21 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 26-624 mm (24x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 24-1560 mm (65x) F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 91 x 105 mm, 445g.
  • 125 x 114 x 89 mm, 567g.
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Kodak Z980 Scores


Imaging score
34
Features score
57
Value for money score
68
Portability score
79
Overall score
51

Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 Scores


Imaging score
37
Features score
59
Value for money score
66
Portability score
76
Overall score
49

Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 with Kodak EasyShare Z980 Overview


Let's compare EasyShare Z980 with Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651. Both cameras produced Kodak. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Kodak Z980 was released in 2009, and Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 in 2014. Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 is newer, which is a plus. EasyShare Z980 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 is greater than that of EasyShare Z980. The difference of 9 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Kodak Z980, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 9.0 fps continuous shooting. Kodak EasyShare Z980 has 9.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EasyShare Z980 Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Brand Kodak Kodak
Model EasyShare Z980 Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651
Announced January, 2009 January, 2014
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Articulated
Screen Resolution 201k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 25 25
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/16 sec 1/n/a sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 9.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.30 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 21 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 64 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 445 g 567 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 91 x 105 mm 125 x 114 x 89 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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