Details
Pack Includes:
Kodak PIXPRO AZ251 Digital Camera
AA Alkaline Battery x 4
Lens Cap With Strap
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Service Card
Neck Strap
USB Cable
CD-Rom
The Kodak PIXPRO AZ251 feels and looks like a small DSLR, although it wouldn't really be small enough to carry in your pocket - unless you have rather large ones. The AZ251 has a rubber grip that assists in holding the camera firmly.
The camera also come with a mode dial on the top that gives access to PSAM and auto modes as well as panorama, landscape and face beautifier modes. On the top of the device you will also find buttons for continuous shooting and video recording as well as the zoom rocker, shutter release and on / off slider. The exposure compensation button on the rear also gives access to ISO, aperture and shutter speed, depending on what mode you're using. The “i” button gives access to the filters, there are also menu, playback and display buttons. Lastly, there is a d-pad with a set button in the middle. The directional buttons can also be used to set the self-timer, access focus and macro modes.
The menu system of the AZ251 is easy to navigate. However, some features of it may be different to most cameras - access of shutter speed and aperture settings via the exposure compensation, as well as using the set button to change the white balance. The 3.0 inch screen has a 230k dot resolution, which is typical of a budget camera, and is easy to see in bright light.
Battery life is rated at respectable 280 shots according to CIPA test results. We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras.
Shutter Response | 0.3 secs | |
Wide - Focus / Shutter Response | 0.4 secs | |
Full zoom - Focus / Shutter Response | 1.7 secs | |
Switch on Time to Taking a Photo | 3.0 secs | |
Shot to Shot without Flash | 1.7 secs | |
Shot to Shot with Flash | 3.0 secs | |
Continuous Shooting | 3 fps | |
Continuous Shooting - 3 shots | 0.6 fps |
Technical Specifications | NA |