With an impressive 42x optical zoom and an in-camera panorama mode, the white KODAK PIXPRO AZ421 Digital Camera is a versatile point-and-shoot camera that offers both still and video capabilities. It utilizes a 1/2.3" CCD sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 80-3200 to produce 16.15MP pictures, as well as HD 720p video at up to 30 fps. This is complemented by an expansive 4.3-180.6mm lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24-1008mm, that can produce wide landscape shots as well as capture far away subjects without a loss in resolution. An optical image stabilization system is built into the camera to help keep pictures sharp while shooting handheld, producing better results in low light situations.
On the back of the camera is a 3-inch 460K-dot LCD display that allows you to view images while you shoot them and scroll through them after capture. A built-in flash is found at the top, with modes available for red-eye reduction and for use as a fill flash. The AZ421 is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated for approximately 200 shots, and saves images to a user-supplied SD/SDHC card up to 32GB in capacity. Compatibility with Eye-Fi cards is provided, for use with optional cards that can wirelessly upload photos to a computer or smartphone.