Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 vs. Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252

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Detailed comparison and review of Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 and Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 vs. Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Product Type Digital camera - 720p - compact Digital camera - 720p - compact
Height 8.16 cm 7.77 cm
Width 11.27 cm 11.36 cm
Depth 8.44 cm 6.97 cm
Weight 444 g 336 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 336 g
Enclosure Colour Black | Red Black
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Optical Zoom 42x 25x
SENSOR Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Sensor Resolution 16.15 Megapixel 16.15 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CCD CCD
Total Pixels 16,440,000 pixels 16,440,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,150,000 pixels 16,150,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 30 fps
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser Yes Yes
LENS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Type Zoom lens - 42x zoom - 4.3 - 180.6 mm - f/3.0-6.8 Zoom lens - 25x zoom - 4.3 - 107.5 mm - f/3.7-6.2
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 24 - 1008mm 24 - 600mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Min Focus Distance - 60 cm
Macro Focus Range - 3cm
Zoom Adjustment Motorised drive Motorised drive
Lens Construction 11 groups / 15 elements 11 groups / 12 elements
Features Aspherical lens Aspherical lens
FOCUSING Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9 9
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF 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, Pet Detection, Smile Capture
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
ISO (Max) 3200 3200
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (4MP) ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (4MP)
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, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
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, night portrait, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, panning, sports mode, sunset, beach, glass, ID photo mode, snow, photo frame, leaf, dog, cat, fisheye effect, sketch, beauty face
Special Effects Black & White, Sepia, Vivid, Grainy Film, Vignetting, Dream, Salon -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), 1900K - 10000K Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), 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
Retouch - Beauty Retouch Mode
DISPLAY Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 460,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
FLASH Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up 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)
0.5 m - 7.1 m: ISO 800 (wide lens)
1.2 m - 4.2 m: ISO 800 (tele lens)
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Mono
MEMORY Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card 16 GB SDHC 16 GB SDHC
Memory Card Included Yes Yes
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 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
Video Capture H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 15 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 15 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific AA - Alkaline - standard form factor
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh (included) 4 x AA alkaline battery (included)
AA NiMH rechargeable battery (optional)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 200 shots Photo shooting - 280 shots (alkaline batteries)
Photo shooting - 500 shots (NiMH batteries)
CONNECTIONS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
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
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
HDR Mode - Auto HDR mode
Additional Features Auto power save, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, cropping an image, resizing an image, USB charging, Motion Panorama, Eye-Fi Card Ready In-camera red-eye removal, Auto Scene mode (ASCN), HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Panorama Capture
OTHERS Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ421 Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252
Included Accessories Lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, AC power adaptor, USB cable, lens cap strap Lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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