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 AZ252 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.
Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Kodak PIXPRO AZ252 will satisfy your needs..
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Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.
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 AZ252 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.
Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Kodak's in-built intervalometer
There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the PIXPRO AZ252 is a really good choice.
Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Kodak PIXPRO AZ252 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.
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 AZ252, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Kodak, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PIXPRO AZ252 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.
To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Kodak is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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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 Priority AE | Yes |
Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.7-6.2 |
Camera File System | DCF, DPOF 1.1 |
Image Formats Supported | JPEG |
Panorama Mode | Yes |
Photo Effects | 1 |
Scene Modes | ASCN, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Pet (Dog), Pet (Cat) |
Scene Modes Present | Yes |
Shooting Modes | Auto, P, S, A, M, Face Beautifier, Panorama, SCN, Movie, Landscape |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash | Yes |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Forced off, Forced on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
Flash Range (tele) | 1.2 - 4.2 m |
Flash Range (wide) | 0.5 - 7.1 m |
Flash Type | Pop-up |
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 | 3 m |
Macro Focusing Range (wide) | 0.03 - ∞ m |
Manual Focusing Range (tele) | 2.5 - ∞ m |
Manual Focusing Range (wide) | 0.6 - ∞ m |
Smile Detection | Yes |
Tracking Focus | 1 |
Light Exposure | |
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | Yes |
ISO Sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
ISO Sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 |
Light Exposure Control | Program AE |
Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
Light Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Light Metering | Artificial Intelligence AE, Center-Weighted Average, Face Detection, Spot |
Manual Exposure | Yes |
Shutter | |
Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 s |
Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes |
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s |
Shutter Priority AE | Yes |
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 | 1280x720@30fps 640x480@30fps 320x240@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, LPCM |
Built-in Microphone | Yes |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
Lens System | |
Combined Zoom | 100 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24 - 600 mm |
Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.3 - 107.5 mm |
Lens Structure (elements/groups) | 12/11 |
Lens Type | Wide-angle |
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 600 mm |
Minimum Aperture Number | 3.7 |
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm |
Optical Zoom | 25 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 MP |
Sensor Type | CCD |
Total Megapixels | 16.44 MP |
Technical Details | |
F-number (relative Aperture) | 6.2 |
Other Features | |
Interval Recording | 1 |
PictBridge | Yes |
Stabilizer | Yes |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 |
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 Connector Type | B |
USB Version | 2.0 |
Battery | |
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 280 shots |
Battery Technology | Alkaline |
Power Source Type | Battery |
Packaging Content | |
Batteries Included | Yes |
Cables Included | USB |
Neck Strap | Yes |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Depth | 69.7 mm |
Height | 77.7 mm |
Weight | 336 g |
Width | 113.6 mm |
Picture Quality | |
Maximum Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 pixels |
Still Image Resolution(s) | 16MP: 4608x3456, 10MP: 3648x2736, 5MP: 2592x1944, 3MP: 2048x1536, 0.3MP: 640x480, 14MP: 4608x3072, 12MP: 4608x2592, 2MP: 1920x1080 |
Operational Conditions | |
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 % |