Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 Black
The 25x optical zoom and 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor provide reach and resolution uncommon at this entry-level price, letting you capture distant details in 1080p video. Its straightforward controls and lightweight 336g body make it an unintimidating, portable option for casual shooting. This camera is best for beginners wanting a simple, affordable bridge camera for travel snapshots and basic family videos.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average af (2nd percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 16.35 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 9 |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | H.264/MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 280 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Nikon D7500 | Sony Alpha a6400 | Pentax K-3 Mark III | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.9MP aps-c | 24.2MP aps-c | 25.7MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | 779 | 51 | 425 | 101 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 336 | 658 | 640 | 358 | 735 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 | 2.1 | 33.8 | 15.6 | 26.8 | 19.3 | 13.5 | 2.6 | 23.4 | 49.9 | 37.1 | 31.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.7 | 86.3 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 92.1 | 46.3 | 89.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 71.3 | 82.9 |
| Nikon D7500 Compare | 55.7 | 68.2 | 83 | 54.9 | 93.8 | 79.2 | 99.2 | 81 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 31.1 |
| Sony Alpha a6400 Compare | 86.2 | 85.1 | 89.5 | 71.8 | 77.4 | 86.4 | 89 | 63.6 | 84.1 | 92.2 | 31.1 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.5 | 71.5 | 97.7 | 69.1 | 56.9 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 50.8 | 92.7 | 70.6 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 72 | 79.8 | 74.6 | 83.7 | 70.3 | 38.2 | 86.9 | 81 | 84.1 | 66.4 | 90.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.de 1 offer From €237
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Usage Scores
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