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Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£180Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:336 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 4 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak PIXPRO AZ255
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.6

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▼Worse than 72% of cameras
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 52%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

5.3

Video & Audio

14%

4.6

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

▼Worse than 62%
4.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models

4.6

Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
1 review, with a printed score. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Kodak PIXPRO AZ255

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Reviewers mainly praise the optical zoom, with little else drawing strong opinions either way.
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Ranked #308 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Kodak PIXPRO AZ255

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

4.4

Photo Features

18%

5.3

Video & Audio

14%

4.6

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.9
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
16 MP
This camera captures images at 16 MP, which is lower than 61.4% of cameras and equal to 10.8% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
1.3 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.3 µm, which are smaller than those in 90.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
9
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 9, which is lower than 66.3% of cameras and equal to 26.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 87.4% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera records at 1920 px, which is higher than the resolution in 28.7% of cameras and the same as in 46.7% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera records with 4:2:0, which is better than the chroma sampling in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 70% of cameras.
Video codecs
MPEG-4
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Type
bridge
Weight
336 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 336 g, which is lighter than 57% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Width
113.6 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 113.6 mm wide, which is narrower than 58% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Height
77.7 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 77.7 mm tall, which is taller than 53.3% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
69.7 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 69.7 mm thick, which is thicker than 63.6% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 300 shots per charge, which is shorter than 57% of cameras and equal to 6.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 97.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • 8 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2022 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,022 vs 2,014
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.07 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.067 GB vs 0 GB
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 3.85x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (25 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    25 x vs 6.5 x
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 35.7% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 8 years newer
    This camera was released more recently than the average camera (2022 vs 2014). The average camera was released in 2014.
    2,022 vs 2,014
  • Human eye AF
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 3.85x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (25 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    25 x vs 6.5 x
  • Supports slow-motion video
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.07 GB more internal storage
    This camera has more internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera has 0 GB internal storage.
    0.067 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    1 review, with a printed score. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 29.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.5 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    1 review, with a printed score. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.6 vs 6.5
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 23.8 mm thicker
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (69.7 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    69.7 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • 1.74 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    1.3 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer focus points
    This camera has a lower focus-point count than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera has a count of 23.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 0.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.6 fps). The average camera reaches 5.6 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.6 fps
  • 30 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
DENBIGHVIDS / WXPM
≈ estimated
08/11/2025
Hands-on review · still photos and zoom noise in video
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 is strongly recommended for still photos but not for video, because the zoom is noisy.
7.0
Tech to Remember
≈ estimated
24/08/2025
Hands-on review · zoom, macro and sample photos
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 suits budget superzoom fans who want a small camera, though a pricier alternative is the better buy.
9.0
Miss Jenii ♡
≈ estimated
12/11/2025
First look · unboxing, setup and first photos
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 is a good first camera for beginners, though its many settings take some learning.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
09/08/2024
Hands-on review · Bridge camera
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 reaches distant buildings with its 25x zoom in good light, but soft detail, slow focus and weak low-light shots make it hard to recommend.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak PIXPRO AZ255

  • At 336 g it is easy to carry on a day out.
  • Eye detection autofocus keeps faces sharp.
  • A 25 x optical zoom brings distant subjects closer.
  • Tracking autofocus follows a moving subject.
  • Battery life of 300 shots covers a short trip.
  • Slow-motion video is built in for sports and splashes.

What customers don't like about Kodak PIXPRO AZ255

  • Only 9 focus points means it can hunt for focus in dim rooms.
  • Small 1.3 µm pixels make low-light pictures noisier.
  • The screen does not flip out, which makes selfies awkward.
  • There is no manual focus, so focus cannot be set by hand.
  • It is not waterproof, so rain and sand need care.

Verdict

At 336 g, the Kodak PIXPRO AZ255 is light enough to carry all day, and its 25 x optical zoom still reaches a bird across a lake. Eye detection autofocus locks onto faces, so portraits of people and pets come out sharp more often. Tracking autofocus follows a moving child, and 5 fps catches a short run of action. The screen does not flip out, so selfies and low-angle shots are harder to frame. The trade-off is focus in dim light: 9 focus points and small 1.3 µm pixels make it hunt in a dark room. The battery lasts 300 shots, which is enough for a short trip. It suits a parent or casual photographer who wants easy portraits and a long reach in a light kit, and does not need manual focus.

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