Kodak AZ401RD Point & Shoot Digital Camera
Score: 68/100
Duluvulu DC101
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Duluvulu 4K camera offers a compelling starter kit with 4K video, 48 MP stills and a flip screen, but its small sensor, digital zoom and limited low-light capability keep it in the budget segment.
The Kodak AZ401RD is a budget bridge camera offering a massive 40× optical zoom and manual controls, powered by AA batteries. While its zoom range and build are appealing, low-light image quality, limited video, and lack of wireless connectivity hold it back.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16.1 MP | 48 MPbest | |
0.435 inchesbest | — | |
40 xbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 fbest | 3.2 f |
3,200 ISObest | — | |
720 pbest | 4 p | |
30 fpsbest | — | |
280 shotsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(2) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 16.1 MP | 48 MP |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.0 f | 3.2 f |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 720 p | 4K p |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 268 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro-USB 2.0 | USB-C |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast Detection | autofocus |
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Professional reviewers acknowledge the AZ401's impressive 40x zoom and manual controls as strong points for its price, but criticize its CCD sensor, poor low-light performance, sluggish autofocus, limited 720p video, and short battery life.
Everyday users love the long zoom and AA battery convenience, but many complain about blurry low-light shots, slow focus, shaky handheld shots at full zoom, limited battery endurance, and the lack of wireless sharing options.
“Great for zooming in on wildlife and sports from a distance.”
“Blurry photos in anything less than bright sunlight.”
“Perfect for my 13-year-old daughter's YouTube channel.”
Reviewers praise its surprise-sharp 4K video and high-resolution daylight photos, while noting the lack of optical zoom and modest low-light performance as expected trade-offs for the price.
Users love the flip screen and complete starter kit, yet complain about noisy low-light footage and the bulky AVI video files.
