Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | PIXPRO AZ255 | PIXPRO AZ405 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.1 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
| Spec | PIXPRO AZ255 | PIXPRO AZ405 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £199 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) | ~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) | |
| Weight | 336g (body only, before AA batteries) | 350g (estimated) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 25x zoom lens (24mm wide) | Fixed 40x zoom lens (24mm wide) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (up to 512GB) | Single SD |
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