Testseek.co.uk have collected 53 expert reviews of the Kodak Playsport ZX3 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kodak Playsport ZX3.
May 2010
(77%)
53 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
166 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Decent photo and hidef video quality
Small and light
Waterproof
Comes with loads of accessories
Great value for money
Great value
Wellbuilt
Robust construction despite small size
Highdefinition video and HDMI connection
Well-built
High-definition video and HDMI connection
Inexpensive price
Simple one touch recording
Large responsive buttons and controls
Rock solid build
Yet relatively lightweight
Pluses
36 mm focal length in 720p
HDMI cable supplied
Waterproof to 3 metres
Very easy to use
2
This is a good-value camera and one that delivers decent levels of detail
Accurate colours and sharp focusing. It’s easy to use
Quick to record
And is YouTube-friendly
Too
Offering a simple and straightforward way of uploading and sharing your clips. The design makes it feel rugged
And yes
It copes admirably with a dunking in water.
Cool design
Lightweight and compact
HDMI connectivity offered alongside AV and USB out
Memory expandable via (optional) SD or SDHC cards
The editors didn't like
Confusing icons in the settings menu
No standard 4
3 setting for photos
Footage can look very wobbly
Doesn't float
Poor indoor performance
Only mono sound
Lots of wind noise on microphone
Digital zoom makes for worse footage
Fingers can stray into shot
Mono sound
Some menu icons impenetrable
Lens itself is tiny
Minuses
48 mm focal length in 1080p
No optical zoom
No microphone entry
There’s not too much to criticise the Playsport for
As it’s generally a fresh and fun camcorder/camera. We didn’t really rate it’s low-light performance
Which was a bit murky and the 4x zoom felt ‘sticky’ when we wanted it to be smooth.
Mono microphone and speaker – picks up wind noise
No convenient flip out USB arm offered as on direct competitors
Abstract: Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Good video quality for its class, up to ten feet waterproofing, bundled HDMI cable, good sharing software.Thumbs Down:No in built USB connector, battery life is quite short when the resolution is the highest, sharing softwar...
The Kodak Playsport is one of the most intriguing ultracompact camcorder's we've ever reviewed, mainly because its waterproof body gives it a unique edge over the status quo. But there's more to the Playsport than just the fact that it can record vide...
Published: 2010-05-27, Author: Paul , review by: engadget.com
WaterproofGood price for 1080pWell built
Harder to access portsNo line-inSame old video quality
Overall, you're getting this camera for its rugged and waterproof aspects, and at those points the camera performs wonderfully. Eventually we hope Kodak starts to innovate in the image quality arena as well, and we sure hope they can manage to avoid the s...
So, I seem to have pointed out quite a few faults with this thing. True — but first, these faults are pretty much present in most cameras and camcorders at this price (or higher), and second, this thing costs $150. Your argument is invalid. $150 for a...
Abstract: Do you prefer shooting video or snapping still images?Kodak made plenty of fans with its previous pocket camcorder release, the Zi8, so when the company pulled back the curtain on the next ultracompacket HD camera, hype was in no short supply. Set for ...
Abstract: In today’s world, it is difficult to ignore the importance of social networks and the important role that imaging plays in them. In recent years, the so-called pocket camcorders are becoming more and more popular amongst regular users of social sites....
Abstract: Kodak's Playsport Zx3 ($150) is a pocket camcorder that records HD video at 1920 x 1080p. It is waterproof to a depth of ten feet and features a rugged design that makes it rather unique in the pocket video camera market. You can view video footage rec...
