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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.Kodak Zx1 Comparison
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12.JVC Picsio GC-WP10 Comparison
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13.Sony Bloggie Touch Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Specs and Ratings
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16.Comments
Kodak Playsport Zx3
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Conclusion
Kodak Playsport versus Sony Bloggie Touch
• The Playsport is less stylish than the Bloggie Touch, but it has a more durable design and it is waterproof.
• Overall, the Bloggie Touch is the better camcorder, although the video performance of the two were similar.
In many ways, the Kodak Playsport is the opposite of the Bloggie Touch. The Kodak features a utilitarian design that is both waterproof (up to 10 feet) and rugged, but it doesn't have the sleek, stylish look that you get with the Bloggie Touch. The Playsport is also more versatile with its removable battery and memory card slot that accepts SD/SDHC memory cards. The Playsport is a bit thicker and heavier than the Bloggie Touch, but the size of the two camcorders isn't all that different.
The big advantage of the Bloggie Touch is its 3-inch LCD, which is the best screen we've seen on an ultracompact camcorder. We also think the all-inclusive nature of the Bloggie Touch, with its internal battery and flash memory, makes it an easier camcorder to use than the Playsport (but it's also far less adaptable for multiple shooting situations).
Both of these camcorders are very good ultracompact models, but we like the Kodak Playsport more—especially if you don't care much about the style or look of your gadgets. To top it off, the Kodak Playsport is a bit cheaper than the Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20, which makes it a better buy if you're trying to keep your costs down.
| Comparison Specs | ||
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| Kodak Playsport | Sony Bloggie Touch | |
| Price | £132.99 | £219 |
| Primary Recording Media | SD/SDHC memory card | 8GB internal flash memory |
| Secondary Recording Media | 20MB internal memory | None |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5-inch CMOS | 1/2.5-inch CMOS |
| Effective Pixel Count | Unknown (5 megapixel total pixel count) | 12.8 megapixels |
| Mic Input | None | None |
| LCD | 2 inches with 154,000 pixels | 3 inches with 288,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Weight | 145g | 125g |
| Dimensions | 58 x 112.5 x 19.5mm | 52 x 107 x 15mm |
| HD | Yes (1080p or 720p) | Yes (1080p or 720p) |
| Frame Rates | 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p | 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p |
| Compression | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Maximum Bitrate | Unknown | 12Mbps |
| Optical Zoom | None | None |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital (cannot be turned off) |
| Scores | ||
| Kodak Playsport | Sony Bloggie Touch | |
| Colour | 2.57 | 9.49 |
| Noise | 10.26 | 10.97 |
| Video Sharpness | 10.97 | 9.34 |
| Low Light Sensitivity | 10.23 | 6.30 |
| Low Light Colour | 8.01 | 7.10 |
| Low Light Noise | 11.29 | 12.4 |
| Noise at 60 lux Auto | |
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Kodak Playsport 100% Crop |
Sony Bloggie Touch 100% Crop |
| Required Illumination * |
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| * the lower the lux required, the better the performance |
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