Kodak PIXPRO AZ425 White
The 20.7MP CMOS sensor paired with a 42x optical zoom and built-in optical image stabilization delivers sharp, blur-free shots even at full reach, a rare combination in this budget class. Its deep, ergonomic grip, straightforward controls, and 240-shot battery life ensure comfortable, all-day handling for beginners and those with limited dexterity. Best for casual family photographers and travelers seeking an affordable, pocketable superzoom that clearly outdoes smartphone cameras for distant subjects.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)
- Below average af (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 20.68 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 9 |
| AF Type | AF Method: Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, F |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264/MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 240 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kodak PIXPRO AZ425 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.7MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 9 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 444 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak PIXPRO AZ425 | 2.6 | 38.1 | 18.7 | 62 | 23.2 | 47.4 | 1.5 | 28.1 | 42.9 | 57.3 | 34.8 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.9 | 94.3 | 75.7 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.9 | 86.4 | 82.4 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.7 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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