Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Kodak Astro AZ651 and Sony HX30V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Kodak Astro AZ651 has external dimensions of 125 x 114 x 89 mm and weighs 567 g (including batteries). Sony HX30V has external dimensions of 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) and weighs 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Kodak Astro AZ651 and the Sony HX30V. Kodak Astro AZ651 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 107mm narrower, 62mm shorter and 35mm thinner than Sony HX30V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Kodak Astro AZ651 and Sony HX30V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX30V is significantly lighter (313g ) than the Kodak Astro AZ651 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Kodak Pixpro Astro Zoom AZ651 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Kodak Astro AZ651 and Sony HX30V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Kodak Astro AZ651 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Sony HX30V's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to Astro AZ651.