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Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:508 gBattery life (CIPA):240 shots

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak PIXPRO AZ528
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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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Score components

35%

4.6

Technical score

30%

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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%

4.6

Sentiment score

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6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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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Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

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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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Score components

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

5.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.1

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 63%
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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4.6

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.0

Average grade

20%

6.9

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 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.
â–¼Worse 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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What reviewers say about the Kodak PIXPRO AZ528

Based on 3 · 5

The long zoom and comfortable handling win praise, but the screen and viewfinder disappoint and opinions on image quality are split.
Praised
Mixed views
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What owners say about the Kodak PIXPRO AZ528

Based on 63 owners sharing their experience in online comments

46%positive22%mixed32%negative

Owners praise the powerful zoom and striking photos, though focus, battery, and app issues can make them frustrating to use.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say zooming in makes autofocus lose the subject and take a long time to focus, so sharp photos at full zoom are hard to get, often needing a tripod.5
  • Owners say the camera shuts off or will not run on battery alone and only works while plugged into the charger, even when the battery shows full.4
  • Owners say the phone connection often fails or stalls, with the camera not appearing in the app or the app loading endlessly on iPhone.4
  • Owners say the manual and mode dial are confusing, with symbols and settings hard to find, and beginners struggle to set shutter, aperture and auto modes.4
  • Owners say video quality is weak for vlogging, with 1080p looking upscaled and footage looking poor, so it suits photos better than video.3
  • Owners say recorded audio sounds scratchy and tinny, and the built-in microphone picks up wind noise easily.3
  • Owners say the camera has no external microphone jack, so better audio cannot be added for video recording.3
  • Owners report startup problems, including a lens obstruction message, a blank screen on power-on, and a lens that gets stuck out of the box.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #360 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Kodak PIXPRO AZ528

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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Score components:

28%

4.8

Sensor & Image

25%

4.5

Photo Features

18%

5.0

Video & Audio

14%

4.1

Display & Design

8%

3.9

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
Reviews score
4.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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
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Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.6
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
1.32 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.32 µm, which are smaller than those in 89.9% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.8% 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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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
25
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has a focus-point count of 25, which is higher than 50.6% of cameras and equal to 4.8% 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
H.264
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What reviewers say
Type
bridge
Weight
508 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 508 g, which is heavier than 64.8% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
Width
126 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 126 mm wide, which is wider than 63.9% of cameras and equal to 0.7% of cameras.
Height
86 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 86 mm tall, which is taller than 63.8% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
98 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 98 mm thick, which is thicker than 92% of cameras and equal to 0.1% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
240 shots
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera lasts for 240 shots per charge, which is shorter than 75.8% of cameras and equal to 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,100 mAh
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has 1,100 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 51.6% of cameras and equal to 1.5% of cameras.
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.
What reviewers say
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 48.1% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), which is more advanced than the Wi-Fi in 54.8% of cameras and the same as in 34.6% of cameras.
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 AZ528 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Animal eye AF
    This camera supports animal 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 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
  • 8x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (52 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    52 x vs 6.5 x
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, 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.
  • 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
  • Animal eye AF
    This camera supports animal eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 8x more optical zoom
    This camera offers more optical zoom than the average camera (52 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    52 x vs 6.5 x
  • In-camera panorama mode
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 48.1% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 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"
  • 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
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    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 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
  • 1.72 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.
    1.32 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • 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.
  • 36.1% lower sentiment score
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 90 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (240 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    240 shots vs 330 shots
  • 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
  • 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models

    4.6

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    3 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 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
  • 36.1% lower sentiment score
    4.6 vs 7.2
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.64 vs 6.9).
    6.64 vs 6.88
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 52.1 mm thicker
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (98 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    98 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 118.5 g heavier
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (508 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    508 g vs 389.5 g
  • 12.3 mm taller body
    This camera is taller than the average camera (86 mm vs 73.7 mm). The average camera is 73.7 mm tall.
    86 mm vs 73.7 mm
  • 7 mm wider
    This camera is wider than the average camera (126 mm vs 119 mm). The average camera is 119 mm wide.
    126 mm vs 119 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"
  • 1.72 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.
    1.32 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.
  • 24 fps slower electronic shooting
    This camera shoots slower than the average camera (6 fps vs 30 fps). The average camera shoots at 30 fps.
    6 fps vs 30 fps
  • 90 shots shorter battery life
    This camera lasts shorter per charge than the average camera (240 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera lasts for 330 shots.
    240 shots vs 330 shots

Video reviews

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

8.0
Wayback Rewind
≈ estimated
02/09/2025
Hands-on review · travel test with sample footage
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 is good value if you keep expectations low, but the zoom is clunky and loses focus.
5.0
Wayback Rewind
≈ estimated
27/08/2024
Hands-on review · stills, video, zoom and app tests
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 is only for nostalgic buyers; stills are good, but slow autofocus and clunky power zoom hold it back.
9.0
Bria Valentine
≈ estimated
03/04/2022
Hands-on review · zoom, video and audio tests
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 is lightweight and worth buying, with strong zoom and good sound for everyday recording.
8.0
Jake Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
26/03/2025
Hands-on review · zoom, moon shots and durability
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 is a decent budget camera with strong zoom, though its connectivity is basic.
7.0
Jake Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
25/02/2023
Short hands-on review · zoom and stability notes
Verdict
Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 offers good zoom for the money, but it needs a tripod, so it suits budget buyers and beginners.
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Overview video
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
26/04/2023
Hands-on test · Superzoom bridge
Verdict
The Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 is a superzoom for casual wildlife and sports fans, with 52x reach, though handheld shots soften near full zoom.
7.4
appareil-photo-numerique.fr
✓ explicit
16/01/2025
Full review · Zoom bridge
Verdict
The Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 gives occasional shooters 52x reach in a 508g body, but its small sensor struggles in dim light.
8.0
diapola.fr
✓ explicit
03/03/2025
Field test · Zoom bridge
Verdict
The Kodak PIXPRO AZ528 suits beginners and travelers who want big zoom reach, though the app needs reconnecting and low light is noisy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak PIXPRO AZ528

  • A 52 x optical zoom reaches far-off wildlife and sports.
  • The removable battery lets you carry a spare.
  • Wi-Fi and a phone remote let you trigger shots from a distance.
  • A 3 in screen is a comfortable size for framing and reviewing shots.
  • HDR mode balances bright skies and dark shadows.
  • A longest shutter speed of 30 s helps in dim evening light.

What customers don't like about Kodak PIXPRO AZ528

  • 240 shots per charge is short for a long day.
  • At 508 g and 98 mm thick, it is bulky for a day hike.
  • Electronic shooting also tops out at 6 fps, so silent bursts are no faster.
  • There is no RAW capture, which limits editing later.
  • There is no weather sealing, so rain calls for care.
  • The screen does not flip out or respond to touch.

Verdict

A 52 x optical zoom is the main reason to look at the Kodak PIXPRO AZ528, which brings distant wildlife and sports close. At 508 g and 98 mm thick, it is a camera you hold with both hands rather than slip into a pocket. HDR mode helps when the sky is bright and the subject is in shadow. Mechanical shooting runs at 6 fps, which helps with a bird that takes off. The battery is removable, so a spare is simple to add. Wi-Fi and a phone remote trigger the camera from a distance. The trade-off is battery life of 240 shots, which is short for a day out, and there is no RAW capture. It suits a buyer who wants reach for wildlife or sport and does not mind a larger camera.

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