The straightforward-to-use and compact camera features a 16.15MP, 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor, with an ISO range of 80-1,600, HD video at 720p/30, and a five-times optical zoom lens.Įven though the lens doesn’t have the zoom range of the camera above, it still features digital image stabilization for extra steady shots. It’s simple to use, very cost-effective, and provides solid image quality. The Kodak PIXPRO FZ53 follows the basic framework of all good Kodak point-and-shoot cameras. Plus, the very long focal reach is great fun to play around with, being able to zoom into subjects other cameras can’t reach. What this camera does provide is good image quality for the price point with lots of automatic features and ease of transfer. Obviously, this isn’t a camera to completely replace a full-fat DSLR or mirrorless solution and it’s not intended to be. Plus, simple-to-use panorama mode and built-in Wi-Fi allows for easy transferring of all your images. Point-and-shoot also means the need for automatic facilities, which the PIXPRO AZ901 covers in the form of face detect, smile detect, and pet mode for posed or candid portraits. There is also a 4x digital zoom facility for those times when you need to squeeze out that extra bit of focal length. The zoom lens on this camera has an impressive 22-1,980mm equivalent reach, which is backed up by an optical image stabilization system for shooting in low-light conditions. The camera itself centers around a 20.68MP, 1/2.3 inch BSI CMOS sensor, with an ISO range of 80-3,200, a burst rate of five fps, and the capability to shoot HD video at 30p. However, Kodak point-and-shoot cameras need to be up to muster in the current marketplace, which is where the Kodak PIXPRO AZ901 comes into play. I have to admit, there’s a warm sense of nostalgia being able to get my grubby paws on any type of Kodak camera.