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product_id: 31911772
title: "Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-RD 16MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 2.7\" LCD Screen (Red)"
brand: "kodak"
price: "R6896"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Kodak"
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# 16.1MP CCD sensor 2.7" HD LCD Screen 5X Optical Zoom Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-RD 16MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 2.7" LCD Screen (Red)

**Brand:** kodak
**Price:** R6896
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-RD 16MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 2.7" LCD Screen (Red) by kodak
- **How much does it cost?** R6896 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/31911772-kodak-pixpro-friendly-zoom-fz53-rd-16mp-digital-camera-5x)

## Best For

- kodak enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kodak brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Wide-Angle Wonder:** 28mm lens fits more into every frame—no need to step back, just step up your photography game.
- • **Zoom Into Your Story:** 5X optical zoom brings distant moments closer, perfect for dynamic cityscapes or intimate portraits.
- • **Smart Scene Modes & AI:** From panning shots to face detection and blink/smile capture, your camera works as hard as you do.
- • **Compact, Stylish & Ready:** Rechargeable battery, HD video, and a vibrant red finish make this camera your perfect creative companion.
- • **Crystal-Clear 16.1MP Shots:** Capture every detail with a powerful CCD sensor that lets you crop and zoom without losing clarity.

## Overview

The Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-RD is a compact digital camera featuring a 16.1MP CCD sensor, 5X optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch HD LCD screen. Designed for on-the-go creativity, it offers wide-angle shots, intelligent scene modes including face and smile detection, and HD video capture. Its rechargeable battery and sleek red design make it a stylish, reliable choice for millennials seeking quality and convenience in a point-and-shoot.

## Description

Meet the FZ53, friendly zoom from the new Kodak PIXPRO collection of digital cameras. This compact point and shoot is a step up model with rechargeable lithium-ion battery. One-touch HD video, 28mm wide-angle lens and a host of features and shooting modes let you express your inner creativity. Kodak PIXPRO digital cameras. Tell your story.

Review: Great camera, clear pictures. - Bought this as a gift for 12 year old. He loves it, it takes great pictures. It has several shooting functions and he is enjoying trying them all out. Takes great, clear pictures from very close to across a big room with excellent detail. They are nice, can use for videos and also has timer function so he can get in the pictures he is taking. Not a toy camera it is great quality, just what we wanted. Small enough to be easily portable, fits in a pocket but we did get him a carrying case. The battery life is good, but I think I am going to get him a backup battery so he has one charged while he is using one and therefore never runs out of power. I would highly recommend.
Review: It works well - I thought I'd try this little camera... I had a bad experience with the one I recently purchased before this one. I do trust the name Kodak. It arrived yesterday and as I was taking it out of the box I was thinking it looks just like the other one that was bad. No problem whatsoever with this little gem. I am just wanting to take pictures of some Christmas decorations, things outdoors, my cats, nothing fancy. I am amazed by how easy this was to set up, take pictures, then upload. I am thrilled! The picture quality is as good as my expensive Fuji. So happy I bought this good really lightweight camera.

## Features

- Powerful 16.1-Megapixel CCD sensor gives you room to enlarge, zoom and crop to your heart's content without losing out on life-like clarity or quality.
- 28mm wide angle lens lets you step up to a bigger frame and fit more of your subject in without having to step back
- Panning shot mode allows you to capture clear subject when it is in motion and loads of other scene modes providing you the best setting and exposure to capture great pictures in any circumstances
- Face detection and auto exposure detects facial features and enhances it for true subject highlighting. Blink/smile detection helps you to capture the perfect moment
- Use Red-eye removal to instantly touch up portraits. Adjust exposure to include more detail in light and dark scenes with the HDR touch-up tool

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B019XLL4F6 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.9-F6.3 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | sensor |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,906 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #523 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | KODAK |
| Built-In Media | Camera^Lithium-ion Battery^USB Cable^AC adapter^Wrist Strap^Quick Start Guide^Warranty Card^Service Card^Manual CD |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Wide angle to telephoto lens |
| Color | Red |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Four third |
| Connectivity Technology | Micro USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 frames_per_second |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,731 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 6 x |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 720p |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 720p |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 320000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 8 MB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C4 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 32 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | Class 4 |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | V60 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Forced On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Focal Length Description | 5.1 to 25.5mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 28 to 140mm) |
| Focus Features | autofocus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | digital |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819900012446 |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Image stabilization | Digital |
| Item Weight | 3.68 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | 8 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Lens Type | wide,telephoto |
| Manufacturer | JK Imaging Ltd |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FZ53-RD |
| Maximum Aperture | 6.3 f_stop |
| Maximum Focal Length | 140 |
| Maximum Image Size | 2.12 inches |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 MB |
| Metering Methods | Artificial Intelligence AE, Face Detection |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 |
| Model Name | FZ53 |
| Model Number | FZ53-RD |
| Model Series | FZ53 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Optical Zoom | 5 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 mp |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
| Real Angle Of View | 28 degrees |
| Screen Size | 2.7 inches |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 53 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Special Feature | Beach, Fireworks, Fish-Eye Effect, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 mp |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 819900012446 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MP4, MOV |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | lcd |
| Warranty Description | Limited |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 30 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Compatible Mountings:** Four third
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital
- **Maximum Aperture:** 6.3 f_stop
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 140
- **Metering Description:** Artificial Intelligence AE, Face Detection
- **Optical Zoom:** 5 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this camera have the option to do a date stamp?**
A: Yes, all of our KODAK PIXPRO cameras have the optional time and date stamp feature that can be turned on or off.

**Q: does this haveamacro setting? looking to shootcoins to sell**
A: Thanks for your question. Yes, the KODAK PIXPRO FZ53 compact camera does have a Macro setting and takes great, detailed close up photos. To make taking Macro shots even easier, there is a quick access "Macro" button on the button on the back of the camera so it is very easy to press once and enable.

We hope this answers your question.

**Q: what  battery  and  charger  do  i  need**
A: This camera operates on the Kodak LB-012 Li-ion Battery. The camera will come with this battery, and charges in the camera through the use of the supplied USB cable.

**Q: The manual is incorrect How do you delete all? flashing orange = charging.**
A: Turn your camera on, push the arrow button below the green light, then hit trash button. screen will prompt you to delete one or all, pick choice and push set.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera, clear pictures.
*by C***A on March 23, 2020*

Bought this as a gift for 12 year old. He loves it, it takes great pictures. It has several shooting functions and he is enjoying trying them all out. Takes great, clear pictures from very close to across a big room with excellent detail. They are nice, can use for videos and also has timer function so he can get in the pictures he is taking. Not a toy camera it is great quality, just what we wanted. Small enough to be easily portable, fits in a pocket but we did get him a carrying case. The battery life is good, but I think I am going to get him a backup battery so he has one charged while he is using one and therefore never runs out of power. I would highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works well
*by L***N on December 16, 2020*

I thought I'd try this little camera... I had a bad experience with the one I recently purchased before this one. I do trust the name Kodak. It arrived yesterday and as I was taking it out of the box I was thinking it looks just like the other one that was bad. No problem whatsoever with this little gem. I am just wanting to take pictures of some Christmas decorations, things outdoors, my cats, nothing fancy. I am amazed by how easy this was to set up, take pictures, then upload. I am thrilled! The picture quality is as good as my expensive Fuji. So happy I bought this good really lightweight camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good camera, i had to accept the limitations
*by P***R on October 24, 2023*

This camera is very small and has many modes and features that weren't too difficult to learn. By default, the picture quality was set to low, so many of my first pictures didn't come out so great. As soon as i set it to the max number of pixels, the picture quality was fine. I have noticed that i don't get the best quality when using zoom or when photographing objects at a distance. This camera does best when photographing up close, maybe 1 to 3 feet. The fill flash is a nice feature, i have used that often to add a little more pop to my photos.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kodak PIXPRO Friendly Zoom FZ53-RD 16MP Digital Camera with 5X Optical Zoom and 2.7" LCD Screen (Red)
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*Last updated: 2026-10-29*