Kodak ZX1

1269 reviews

Apr, 2024

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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. People are impressed by the image quality and size. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the memory. Many are critical about the finish and zoom.

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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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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. Comments about the image quality and size are overall positive. The portability and price also get good views. There are some mixed reviews about the memory. Many are critical about the finish and zoom.

usability, price, portability, size, image quality

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

Apr, 2024

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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. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability are also appreciated.

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

Apr, 2024

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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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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Kodak Zx1 Digital Video Camera

Preview of the Kodak Zx1 Digital Video Camera.

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Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Steven Leckart (wired.com)

Review: Kodak Zx1

What would you say to a camera that's rough, durable, HD-ready and under $200? How about "I'm yours."

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

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Kodak Zx1

One of the hits of this year's CES (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), the Kodak Zx1 is a welcome new "weather-resistant" addition to the HD pocket camcorder realm. It offers a lot of what we like about Kodak's Zi6 pocket camcorder in a...

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.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera review: Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera

Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera

Relatively rugged, attractive design; captures video at 720p HD resolution; decent video; memory-card expansion slot; runs off AA batteries; bundled HDMI cable; zippier performance.

No memory card; batteries don't recharge via USB connector; software isn't Mac compatible; poor connectivity.

While its video quality doesn't quite match up to that of the Flip Video MinoHD, the Kodak Zx1 does win points for its stylish, rugged design.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Kodak ZX1 Review

Rochester, N.Y., January 8 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) today introduced the new KODAK Zx1 Digital Video Camera, a compact and rugged digital device that enables 'go-anywhere' High Definition recording.

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Kodak Zx1 HD Pocket Video Camera Review

Last year, Kodak was first out the gate with an HD minicamcorder, the Zi6. That model was pretty good and won some fans for its decent video quality and relatively ...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Kodak Zx1 HD Video Recorder

We recently took a look at a new product that has become really popular in the YouTube community called the Flip UltraHD. After my review I was looking into similar products and found out a few other companies make similar products. One of those is the...

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...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Kevin Cheng (digitalreviews.net)

Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera - Reviewed

The Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera is the latest gadget to hit the desk at DigitalReviews Network. First introduced at CES 2009, the Zx1 has definitely captured its fair share of tech world attention. The Kodak Zx1 is a Pocket Video Camera offering...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen and Roman Loyola (macworld.com)

Review: Kodak Zx1 HD pocket camcorder

The Zx1 is more compact than most pocket HD camcorders, but its video quality leaves much to be desired.

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...

Aug, 2009

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