Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 Black 2022
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.
Type bridge
Sensor 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 9 pts
Video 1080p
Weight 336 g
15 Overall Score
Price $210
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average af (2nd percentile)
- Below average build (13th percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
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 | 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 | Motion JPEG |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 300 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Canon EOS R50 | Panasonic LUMIX G G97 | Sony ZV-1F | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch | 47.3MP full-frame | 24.2MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | - | 651 | 49 | 425 | 81 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 336 | 734 | 328 | 478 | 254 | 410 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 | 2.2 | 38.1 | 13.2 | 32 | 23.2 | 13.5 | 46 | 28 | 57.3 | 36.4 | 34.2 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.6 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70.1 | 34.2 |
| Canon EOS R50 Compare | 94.1 | 81.7 | 13 | 80.9 | 72.7 | 90.8 | 46 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 34.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G G97 Compare | 68.4 | 79.9 | 92 | 66.5 | 97 | 45.5 | 2.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 49.6 | 86.8 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 89.4 | 38.1 | 55.4 | 78.6 | 68.7 | 43.9 | 90.8 | 85.4 | 81 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare | 76 | 84.7 | 88.9 | 69.8 | 54.2 | 13 | 46 | 68.1 | 71.3 | 79.3 | 86.8 |
Price
Usage Scores
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