Kodak Pixpro AZ521

The Kodak Pixpro AZ521 has great specs, but only manages to deliver budget-level image quality at a midrange price.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 52x Optical Zoom & 4x Digital Zoom for a total of 208x Zoom, with Optical Image Stabilization.
  • 16.4-megapixel, 1/2.3" CMOS sensor
  • HD Video recording; up to 1080p
  • 3" LCD Display with 460K dots
  • What's in the box: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, CD-ROM, User manual.

PROS

+ 52x zoom range.
+ Sharp lens at wider angles.
+ 12fps burst shooting mode.
+ In-camera art and color filters.

CONS

- Very noisy images.
- Sharpness doesn't hold up at 52x.
- No external battery charger included.
- No EVF.
- Limited shots per burst.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 18, 2013
The Kodak Pixpro AZ521 has great specs, but only manages to deliver budget-level image quality at a midrange price.
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