Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 vs. Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2

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In depth comparison and review of Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 and Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 vs. Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Product Type Digital camera - 720p - compact Digital camera - 1080p - compact
Height 8.44 cm 6.3 cm
Width 11.43 cm 9.5 cm
Depth 8.16 cm 2.5 cm
Weight 436 g 130 g
Weight Details - Camera only: 130 g
Enclosure Colour Black Yellow
Protection - Waterproof, shockproof, dust-resistant
Digital Zoom 4x 6x
Optical Zoom 40x 4x
SENSOR Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Sensor Resolution 16.15 Megapixel 16.35 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels 16,440,000 pixels 16,760,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,150,000 pixels 16,350,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical Electronic
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes -
LENS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Type Zoom lens - 40x zoom - 4.3 - 172 mm - f/3.0-6.8 Zoom lens - 4x zoom - 4.9 - 19.6 mm - f/3.0-6.6 - zoom
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 960mm 27 - 108mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Min Focus Distance - 60 cm
Macro Focus Range - 5cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction 11 groups / 15 elements 7 groups / 7 elements
Features Aspherical lens -
FOCUSING Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9 25
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF -
Face Detection Automatic Face Tracking technology, Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE, Pet Detection, Smile Capture Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE, Smile Capture
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
ISO (Max) 3200 3200
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (4MP) ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Exposure Metering Centre-weighted, spot, Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE) Centre-weighted, spot, Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE)
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, automatic
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, snow, beauty face Landscape, portrait mode, museum, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, panning, sports mode, sunset, glass, snow, leaf
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), 1900K - 10000K Incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), Underwater, 1900K - 10000K
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
DISPLAY Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Type 3" LCD display 2.7" LCD display
Display Format 460,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
FLASH Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Built-in flash
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Effective Flash Range 0.5 m - 7.5 m: ISO 800 (wide lens)
1.2 m - 3.7 m: ISO 800 (tele lens)
0.3 m - 5.2 m: ISO 800 (wide lens)
1 m - 2.4 m: ISO 800 (tele lens)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Audio Signal Format Linear PCM Linear PCM
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Mono
MEMORY Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Memory Card Slot SD card microSD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card microSD Card, microSDHC Card
Memory Card Included No No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 32 GB 32 GB
Image Storage JPEG 4608 x 3456
JPEG 4608 x 3072
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 1920 x 1080
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 4608 x 3456
JPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 2592 x 1944
JPEG 2048 x 1536
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 4608 x 3072
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 1920 x 1080
Video Capture H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 15 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 p - 120 fps - high speed recording
BATTERY AND CHARGING Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Battery Type AA standard form factor Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details 4 x AA alkaline battery (included)
AA NiMH rechargeable battery (optional)
Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 280 shots Photo shooting - 200 shots
Video recording - 70 minutes
CONNECTIONS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
FEATURES Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Continuous Shooting Speed - 6 frames per second
HDR Mode - HDR post-processing
Additional Features Auto power save, date/time stamp, in-camera red-eye removal, Panorama Capture Built-in speaker, in-camera red-eye removal, USB charging, Panorama Capture
OTHERS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ401 Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
Included Accessories Lens cap, neck strap AC power adaptor, USB cable, wrist strap
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Underwater Use - Yes
Underwater Depth - Up to 15 m
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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