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Kodak ZX1

Kodak ZX1
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alaScore 88

1269 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1269 reviews of Kodak ZX1. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and size. The portability and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the finish and zoom. There are some mixed comments about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Kodak ZX1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kodak ZX1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 583 user reviews of Kodak ZX1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the image quality and size are on the whole positive. The portability and price also get good feedback. Many are negative about the finish and zoom. Opinions are divided on the memory.

usability, price, portability, size, image quality

zoom, finish

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Kodak ZX1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 user reviews of Kodak ZX1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability also get good feedback.

usability, portability, price, image quality, size

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Kodak Zx1 pocket camcorder

 

Kodak took a slightly different step with their Zi6 and return to the pocket camcorder fray with the Zx1. Competing against the likes of the skinny Creative Vado HD and the Flip Mino HD, can the Kodak perform, or does this fat lad get left behind the...

AA batteries, uses SD card, all cables supplied

Camera shake a problem, no card supplied

Overall we like the Kodak Zx1. The extra size means it isn't quite as slick as others on the market, but we really like the flexibility on offer here. We did several hours of filming without batteries being a problem, but battery life ceases to be an...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Kodak Zx1 camcorder - First Look

 

2008 saw Kodak enter the pocket camcorder market with the launch of the Zi6. Just 4 months on and the company has already updated its first model with the Zx1. So should you get excited about the new improvements? We took a gander at the Consumer...

HDMI socket, splashproof, small, HD 720p quality video

Need to carry around USB cable, smaller screen, no onboard memory

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Kodak Zx1 review

 

The Kodak ZX1 closely resembles the Creative Vado HD and, with its metalised front, reminded us of the company's Zen Micro MP3 players. Its red-on-black colouring, meanwhile, reminds us of props from Disney's ‘Tron' film.

We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more onboard memory or the provision of at least a modest SD Card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good, we...

May, 2009
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Kodak Zx1 review

 

It'll happily survive a barrage of rain, sand and dirt – but can Kodak's latest 720p HD pocket camcorder resist rivals from Flip and Creative?

Chunkier than its rivals, but shoots the best HD movies we’ve seen from a pocket camcorder

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Steven Leckart (wired.co.uk)

Kodak Zx1 camcorder

 

The world of consumer electronics is thick with compromise. It's a sad fact that blows harder than the North Wind, and is getting worse as designers keep trying to load smaller, cheaper devices with piles of high-end features. That's why we went mad...

Retrofuturistic Tron design lines and keypad. No more stealth-busting start-up chime. HDMI if you don't mind cables. 720p with up to 60fps. Rechargeable Ni-MH AAs and charger included. Nearly 34 per cent smaller and 16 per cent lighter than Zi6

Slighter body means a smaller screen (by a quarter of an inch) which means worse playback quality. Relatively narrow lens angle. Nocturnal and low-light shooting still yields noisy clips

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Kodak Zx1 Pocket Camcorder

 

This is one of two small HD camcorders (mobile phone size) that I am looking at. So as part of my reviews I take some clips at local gigs and then send links to the clips to the musicians, whom I ask which is better and why.

I have previously reviewed a couple of the ‘Flip’ models who both took images at lesser resolution. This is the first pocket camcorder I have reviewed that takes movies in HD. It is 10.5x5.5x2cm and it weights 135grams. It is marketed with a You Tube...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techworld.com)

Kodak Zx1 camcorder review

 

The Kodak Zx1 is a welcome new weather-resistant addition to the HD pocket camcorder realm. UPDATED - MAY 1 2009.

We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more onboard memory or the provision of at least a modest SD Card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good, we...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (macworld.co.uk)

Kodak Zx1 review

 

The Kodak Zx1 is a welcome new weather-resistant addition to the HD pocket camcorder realm.

Very reasonable priced, colour-oversaturation problems resolved, looks great and feels great in the hand

Flip Video MinoHD is a better HD pocket camcorder but is more costly, weak microphone

Offering a lot of what we like about Kodak's Zi6 pocket camcorder, the Kodak Zx1 has a slicker, more durable frame.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (goodgearguide.com.au)

Kodak Zx1

 

The Kodak Zx1 is a welcome new weather-resistant addition to the HD pocket camcorder realm

Compact, light, rubber casing

Fiddly controls, could do with a better zoom, slow to start up

We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more on-board memory or the provision of at least a modest SD card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good, we...

May, 2009
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Kodak ZX1

 

The Kodak Zx1 Digital Video Camera is a compact and weather-resistant device that enables "go-anywhere" High Definition recording. The Zx1 allows users to shoot and share high-quality video quickly and simply, with 720p HD video capture at 60 or 30...

Aug, 2009
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