Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO AZ255→Kodak PIXPRO AZ653
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the PIXPRO AZ255. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the PIXPRO AZ653
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Resolution21MP vs 16MP (+5MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
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 AZ653 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.9 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.8 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.7 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO AZ255 | PIXPRO AZ653 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £349 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 20.68MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 21MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p | 1080p/30p | |
| 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 | 5fps (with RAW support) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (AA batteries, estimated) | ~300 shots (estimated) | |
| Weight | 336g (body only, before AA batteries) | 565g (estimated) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF (diopter-adjustable) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Fixed 25x zoom lens (24mm wide) | Fixed 65x zoom lens (24-1560mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (up to 512GB) | Single SD |
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