Side by side comparison and review of Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 and Kodak PIXPRO FZ55. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 720p - compact | Digital camera - 1080p - compact |
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Height | 8.16 cm | 5.65 cm |
Width | 11.27 cm | 9.15 cm |
Depth | 8.44 cm | 2.29 cm |
Weight | 444 g | 106 g |
Weight Details | Camera only: 444 g | Camera only: 106 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 6x |
Optical Zoom | 42x | 5x |
SENSOR | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.0 Megapixel | 16.35 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 20,480,000 pixels | 16,760,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,160,000 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 AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Type | Zoom lens - 42x zoom - 4.3 - 180.6 mm - f/3.0-6.8 | Wide-angle zoom lens - 5x zoom - 5.1 - 25.5 mm - f/3.9-6.3 - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 1008mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic |
Min Focus Distance | 50 cm | 60 cm |
Macro Focus Range | 1.6cm | 5cm |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 15 elements | 8 groups / 8 elements |
Features | Aspherical lens | - |
FOCUSING | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 | 9 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
Face Detection | Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE, Pet Detection, Smile Capture | Blink Detection technology, Pet Detection, face and smile detection |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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ISO (Max) | 3200 | 3200 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, 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 | 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, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, Children, fireworks, night landscape, sports mode, sunset, beach, snow |
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 | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Retouch | Face retouch | - |
DISPLAY | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 2.7" LCD display |
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Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
FLASH | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Built-in flash |
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Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, forced OFF, slow synchro, auto 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 - 3.9 m: ISO 800 (wide lens) 1.2 m - 2.4 m: ISO 800 (tele lens) |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG | JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - |
MEMORY | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Internal Storage | - | 63 MB |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Memory Card | 16 GB SDHC | - |
Memory Card Included | Yes | No |
Memory Card Max Supported Size | 32 GB | 512 GB |
Image Storage | JPEG 5152 x 3864 JPEG 3648 x 2736 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 5152 x 3432 JPEG 5152 x 2896 JPEG 1920 x 1080 |
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 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MOV - 640 x 480 - 120 fps - high speed recording |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Kodak LB-012 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1100 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 200 shots | Photo shooting - 200 shots Video recording - 1.5 hours (Full HD resolution) |
CONNECTIONS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | 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 AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Additional Features | In-camera red-eye removal, USB charging, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready | AE lock, USB charging, Panorama Capture |
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OTHERS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ422 | Kodak PIXPRO FZ55 |
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Included Accessories | Lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, AC power adaptor, USB cable | Power adapter, USB cable, wrist strap |
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Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |