Kodak Teases New Camera

credits: Kodak

Kodak is set to unveil a new superzoom bridge camera, called Pixpro AZ653, at this year’s IFA show in Berlin, which kicks off on September 5. While the official launch is still a few weeks away, a few key details have already leaked/been teased by Kodak.

The AZ653 will feature a 65x optical zoom lens with built-in image stabilisation, paired with a 20-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. All that sounds almost identical to the older AZ652 from 2014, which suggests this is more of a refresh than a brand-new design. One noticeable downgrade, though, is the display. The AZ653 is said to have a fixed 3-inch 460k-dot screen, rather than the fully articulated LCD found on its predecessor.

Thankfully, the camera will still offer a built-in electronic viewfinder for composing shots more traditionally. It also swaps out the old Mini USB port for a more modern USB-C socket, in line with recent EU charging rules.

There’s one catch however that has the internet talking: even with a 20MP sensor, the AZ653 won’t shoot 4K video, it’s limited to Full HD. That could be a deal-breaker for anyone used to sharper video footage, but for ‘everyday photography’, it’s likely to be a capable, affordable all-rounder. We will see on September 5th!