Nikon D40X with Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 Overview
Let's compare Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 with Nikon D40X.
The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 was released in 2014, and Nikon D40X in 2007.
Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 is newer, which is a plus. D40X 7 years older.
7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 is greater than that of D40X. The difference of 11 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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 has image stabilization(Optical), D40X doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 has electronic viewfinder, and the D40X doesn’t have.
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 Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 |
D40X |
| Brand |
Kodak
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Nikon
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| Model |
Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 |
D40X |
| Announced |
January, 2014 |
May, 2007 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Nikon F |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
0 |
305 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.53 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
25 |
3 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/n/a sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
9.0 fps |
3.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
17.00 |
| Flash Modes |
n/a |
Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
372.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
21 MP |
10 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
3872 x 2592 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
1600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
3200 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
None |
| Video Formats |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
none |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
0 shots |
| Battery Type |
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| Battery Model |
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EN-EL9 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
567 g |
522 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 114 x 89 mm |
124 x 94 x 64 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
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SD/SDHC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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