Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 Red 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 @30fps
Weight 336 g
18 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average af (3rd percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)
- Below average video (25th 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 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 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 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Sony Alpha ILCE-6700 | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | Nikon Z 6II | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.4MP 1/2.3-inch | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 9 | 779 | 759 | 425 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 75 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Video | 1080p @30fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 336 | 575 | 493 | 526 | 615 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 | 2.9 | 39.9 | 14.2 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 16.1 | 47 | 29.5 | 57.1 | 26.6 | 67.5 | 35.9 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Sony Alpha ILCE-6700 Compare | 97 | 82.8 | 93.2 | 78.6 | 90.5 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 98.2 | 96.1 | 89.7 | 23.1 | 89.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Compare | 92.3 | 94.8 | 84.8 | 82.2 | 82 | 96.2 | 97.1 | 87.6 | 84 | 89.7 | 34.9 | 94.7 |
| Nikon Z 6II Compare | 89.2 | 92 | 95.2 | 94.4 | 78.2 | 61.6 | 92.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 98.1 | 28.8 | 89.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 86.4 | 87.8 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 69.5 | 51.7 | 93.5 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 99.9 | 48.3 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
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Usage Scores
- Overall17.5
- Video15.4
- Travel15.7
- Youtube11.9
- Beginner38.4
- Vlogging7.1
- Streaming20.2
- Photography6.7
- Wedding Events9.5
- Sports Wildlife8.8
- Product Photography15.9
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
