Kodak AZ401
Score: 67/100
VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam Pink
Score: 67/100Rankings
The Kodak AZ401RD is a budget bridge camera offering a massive 40× zoom and decent daylight image quality, aimed at beginners and travelers. Its drawbacks include a small sensor that struggles in low light, limited 720p video, and a relatively heavy body. It is best for users who need long reach in bright conditions without a high price tag.
The VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam Glitter Pink offers 720p video, a flip-up selfie lens and a suite of creative tools, making it a playful kit for young creators. Its limited internal storage, short battery life and lack of wireless connectivity limit convenience. Best for children 5-10 who want an all-in-one creative camera with durable design.
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16.15 MPbest | 5 MP | |
40 xbest | — | |
3 fbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 g | 399 gbest |
24 mmbest | — | |
6 fpsbest | — | |
3 inbest | 2.4 in | |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years |
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Image(1) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 16.15 MP | 5 MP |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 399 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 114.3x81.5x84.3 mm mm | 91 x 61 x 27 mm mm |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Display(1) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 3 in | 2.4 in |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | unspecified | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
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Professional reviewers commend the AZ401 for its impressive 40x zoom and sharp daylight image quality, noting the unusual 2-inch macro capability as a standout feature. However, they criticize its limited low-light performance, modest 720p video resolution, and modest stabilization, positioning it as a solid entry-level superzoom but not a contender for serious low-light or video work.
Everyday users love the camera's ability to capture distant subjects and produce vibrant photos in bright conditions, appreciating the easy auto modes, tilting screen, and macro function. Common complaints revolve around noisy low-light images, short battery life, the camera's heft, and shaky video at full zoom, leading many to recommend a tripod for stable shooting.
“All-in-one creative kit sparks hours of fun with effects, games, and vlogging tools.”
“Durable for kids; clear 720p video even with movement.”
“Easy USB upload and expandable storage.”
Professional reviewers commend the Creator Cam for delivering an all-in-one director experience with clear 720p video, green-screen effects and built-in games, while noting the limited internal memory and modest 5 MP photo resolution as drawbacks that necessitate a microSD card for full use.
Everyday users love the camera's fun creative tools-green screen, flip-up lens and games-and appreciate its easy USB charging and expandable storage, but they frequently complain about the need for a microSD card, short battery life, and basic image quality that falls short of smartphone standards.
