Kodak Zx1 Product Specs
The Kodak Zx1 ($149.95 MSRP) represents another addition to the growing market of ultra-compact budget camcorders that record HD video. While the current market is dominated by Pure Digital's Flip line of camcorders, products like the Kodak Zx1 and Sony Webbie HD camcorders offer their own unique designs, settings, and features—all in an attempt to produce a simple video recording experience.
The Kodak Zx1 is an attempt at rugged versatility with its water-resistant design, still photography capability, and multiple frame rate recording all packed into a pocket-sized body. The camcorder also offers a practical design: instead of including a gimmicky pop-out USB arm, the Zx1 offers well-protected ports that include an HDMI output, USB, AV-out, and an SD/SDHC card slot. Of course, with its ambiguous buttons and confusing interface, the Zx1 also has some major design flaws. Still, if you're in the market for an ultra-compact, and you want to check out something besides a Flip, the Kodak Zx1 is a worthy option.
The Kodak Zx1 is currently available in blue, pink, yellow, black, or red varieties. Kodak also makes the Zi6, which has nearly identical video performance to the Zx1, but offers a slightly different design.
*Update: The Flip UltraHD was ultimately selected as our 2009 Ultracompact Camcorder of the Year. To see why we selected it and read about our other awards, "check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards":http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Camcorderinfo-com-Select-Awards-2009-37268.htm.*
| Kodak Zx1- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 149 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Ultra-compact |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Ultracompact, Basic Budget |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| SD Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Frame Rate(s) | 720/60p, 720/30p |
| Primary Audio Format | AAC (Mono) |
| Secondary Audio Format | None |
| Primary Media | Memory Card |
| Secondary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Included Media Capacity | 30MB internal flash |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | HD, HD60, VGA |
| Included Software | ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (PC only) |
| Recording Media | Internal Flash Memory, Memory Card |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Dpad |
| Optical Zoom | 0 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 0 x |
| Digital Zoom | 2 x |
| Manual Focus | No |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | No |
| Manual Aperture | No |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 0.0 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 0.0 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual White Balance | No |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | No |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4:3 – 2048 x 1536 (interpolated) |
| Flash | No |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | No |
| Self Timer | No |
| Manual ISO | No |
| Continuous Shot | No |
| Bracketing | No |
| Still Media | SD/SDHC, internal flash memory |
| Still Media Included | 30MB internal flash |
| Body Type | Ultra-compact |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 152.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 50.1 mm |
| Height (mm) | 107.0 mm |
| Length (mm) | 20.0 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Red, Black |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.0 in. |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 307200 pixels |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjuster | No |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | Water Resistant |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | No |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | No |
| External Microphone input | No |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | No |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Docking Station | No |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Sister Model Up | Kodak Zi6 |
| Included Battery | KLIC-8000 (rechargeable AA) |
| Other Accessories | wrist strap, camera pouch, additional faceplate |
| Kodak Zx1 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 2.36 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 4.5 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 7.4 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 7.8 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 8.43 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 9.42 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 9.66 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 9.16 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 7.6 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 5.2 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 8.0 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 3.8 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 3.0 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 0.0 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 0.0 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 0.0 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 0.0 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 0.0 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 0.0 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 5.49 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 7.0 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 6.9 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 0.0 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 10.98 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 6.0 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 4.77 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 5.0 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 2.65 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 1.75 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 1.25 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 1.0 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 168 | ||
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