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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.Sony MHS-PM1 Comparison
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12.Flip UltraHD Comparison
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13.Sanyo VPC-CG10 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Specs and Ratings
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17.Comments
Kodak Zx1
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Conclusion
Kodak Zx1 versus Sanyo VPC-CG10
• The CG10 offers significantly more accurate colour and far less noise in bright light.
• The Kodak has better low light sensitivity.
• The CG10 has manual controls, 5x optical zoom, flip-out LCD panel, digital image stabilisation, and a flash.
• Still photos are a lot better on the CG10.
• The Kodak offers the convenience of AA batteries, an HDMI output, and built-in editing software.
• The Kodak is smaller and easier to use.
When it comes to capturing video and stills in bright, indoor lighting, there can be no question that the Sanyo VPC-CG10 comes out on top. The Kodak Zx1 struggled in many types of indoor lighting and had substantial amounts of grainy noise in all conditions. The CG10 also has a lot of bells and whistles that you simply don't get from the Kodak: loads of manual controls, a 5x optical zoom, digital image stabilisation, a flip-out LCD panel, and a flash.
The Zx1 does have one significant asset that the CG10 lacks: low light video performance. The Zx1's image in dim lighting is considerably brighter than that of the CG10. So, if you do a lot of shooting in bars and nightclubs, the Kodak has a major advantage. There's also something to be said for the ultra compact design and streamlined user interface of the Zx1. For a complete novice, the Kodak will probably be a less intimidating piece of technology to use. The inclusion of standard mini-HDMI/mini-USB jacks, a 60p frame rate, and easy built-in software are also some more compelling reasons to choose the cheaper Zx1.
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| Kodak Zx1 | Sanyo VPC-CG10 | |
| Price | £149.99 | £229.99 |
| Primary Recording Media | SD/SDHC memory cards | SD/SDHC memory cards |
| Secondary Recording Media | 30MB internal memory | 40MB internal memory |
| Image Sensor | 1/4.5-inch CMOS | 1/2.33-inch CMOS |
| Effective Pixel Count | 1.6 Megapixels | 8.28 Megapixels |
| Mic Input | None | None |
| LCD | 2.0-inch display | 3-inch / 230,000-pixel display |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Weight | 152g |
188g |
| Dimensions | 38 x 112.8 x 72mm |
55 x 103 x 24mm |
| HD | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Rates | 720/30p, 720/60p | 720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p |
| Compression | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Maximum Bitrate | Unknown | 9 Mbps |
| Optical Zoom | None | 5x |
| Stabilisation | None |
Digital |
| Battery | AA (ships w/ two AA batteries, rechargeable via DC wall charger) |
Removable lithium-ion rechargeable (rechargeable via wall-plug adapter) |
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| Kodak Zx1 | Sanyo VPC-CG10 | |
| Colour | 2,36 | 11,59 |
| Noise | 4,5 | 10,4 |
| Video Sharpness | 8,43 | 8,2 |
| Low Light Sensitivity | 9,66 | 0,8 |
| Low Light Colour | 9,42 | 9,2 |
| Low Light Noise | 9,16 | 10,29 |
| Battery Life | 120 Min. | 80 Min. |
| Ease of Use | 6,25 | 4,5 |
| Editing | 8,0 | 6,0 |
| Kodak Zx1 Colour Comparisons | |
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| Kodak Zx1 | Sanyo VPC-CG10 |
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