Selecting a Bridge Camera means you'll have a device that comes with the photo capabilities of a DSLR while being more portable and easier to put away while out and about.
Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Kodak device works!
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PIXPRO AZ421 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Kodak PIXPRO AZ421 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.
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For those special occasions, this Kodak camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Kodak PIXPRO AZ421 is a great companion to have.
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos.
As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Kodak PIXPRO AZ421 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous.
While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.
As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Kodak PIXPRO AZ421, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.
Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.
In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Kodak has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.
Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the PIXPRO AZ421 fits the bill.
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Specification | Description |
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Design | |
Camera Type | Bridge |
Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F |
Product Colour | Black |
Camera | |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 2.6-6.0 |
Camera File System | DCF, DPOF 1.1 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Scene Modes | Beach, Children, Documents, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Shooting Modes | Auto, P, S, A, M, Face Beautifier, Panorama, Movie, CS, SCN [ASCN, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Text, Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Port |
White Balance | Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Flourescent, Flourescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual, Color Temperature Setting (1900K – 10000K) |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Range (tele) | 1.2 - 4.4 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 7.5 m |
Focusing | |
Auto Focus | Yes |
Auto Focus (AF) Points | 9 |
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | 1 |
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Face detection, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
Face Detection | Yes |
Focus | TTL |
Focus Adjustment | Auto |
Macro Focusing Range | 1.6 m |
Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.016 - ∞ m |
Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 3 - ∞ m |
Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.6 - ∞ m |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 s |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s |
Video | |
Camcorder Media Type | SD, SDHC |
HD Type | HD |
Maximum Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
Resolution At Capture Speed | 640x480@30fps |
Supported Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Formats Supported | H.264, MOV |
Video Recording | Yes |
Video Resolutions | 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels |
Audio | |
Audio Formats Supported | G.711 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Lens System | |
Combined Zoom | 168 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24 - 1008 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.3 - 180.6 mm |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 15/11 |
Lens Type | Wide-angle |
Maximum Aperture Number | 6 |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 1008 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 2.6 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm |
Optical Zoom | 42 x |
Storage | |
Compatible Memory Cards | SD, SDHC |
Internal Memory | 8 |
Maximum Memory Card Size | 32 GB |
Display | |
Built-in Display | Yes |
Display | LCD |
Display Diagonal | 3 |
Display Resolution (numeric) | 230000 pixels |
Sensor | |
Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 |
Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
Megapixel | 16.15 MP |
Sensor Type | CCD |
Total Megapixels | 16.44 MP |
Other Features | |
PictBridge | Yes |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI Connector Type | D |
HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes |
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 |
USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 |
USB Connector | Micro-USB |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Capacity | 1100 mAh |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 200 shots |
Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Battery Type | LB-060 |
Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Packaging Content | |
AC Adapter Included | Yes |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 84.4 mm |
Height | 81.6 mm |
Weight | 454 g |
Width | 112.7 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 16MP: 4608x345610MP: 3648x27365MP: 2592x19443MP: 2048x15360.3MP: 640x48014MP: 4608x307212MP: 4608x25922MP: 1920x1080 |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 % |