Kodak ZX1

Records bright, sharp 720p video at 60 fps, Compact, water-resistant design, Comes with an HDMI cable, Improved software now ships onboard camcorder

Weak battery life, Zoom looks jerky on-screen, No flip-out USB connector, Bundled software runs only on PCs

Kodak's weather-resistant Zx1 is the sleekest pocket camcorder we've seen lately. And the size, video quality, and $149 price tag will be a good match for some people. However, if budget permits and you don't mind carrying a larger device, the video...

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

Slighter body = tinier screen (by a quarter of an inch) = crappier playback. Relatively narrow lens angle. Nocturnal and low-light shooting still yields noisy clips. Horse beater says: Isn't it the whole point of a pocket cam to avoid toting cables

Rugged design ; HDMI-out and frame-rate control

Weak microphone ; No integrated USB connector

The Kodak Zx1 is a pocketable HD camcorder for the snowboarder set, with a slick, durable design to go along with its decent performance.

Well when comparing the Zx1 against the HDFlip there are many pro’s and con’s. The video I posted above is really the best way to compare. The Zx1’s low light performance leaves a lot to desire. The SD card port is a pain if you don’t have one, but it...

With its smaller size, the Zx1 (2.0 by 4.2 by 0.8 inches) is a lot more pocketable than the Zi6 (2.5 by 4.5 by 0.9 inches). From a distance, the Zx1 looks like a large mobile phone. Unlike the Zi6’s plastic and rubber body, the Zx1 has a plastic front...

Smooth motion; Good low-light results for its class

Terrible color accuracy; Mind-boggling interface

The Kodak Zx1 ($149.95 MSRP) offers its own unique HD recording experience for an ultra-compact budget camcorder. It has its quirks—sloppy button design, confusing labels, an impossible-to-find menu—but it also has some strong benefits. Kodak’s...

Perhaps the best feature of the Zx1 is its durability, with very few moving parts and two rugged covers that protect the USB, HDMI, and SDHC ports. This is a fashion accessory that you can throw in your bag without fear of damage