We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more on-board memory or the provision of at least a modest SD card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good, we found the controls rather fiddly and their purpose not clearly marked. A better zoom would have boosted the good-looking Kodak’s score.
We liked the variety of shooting options on the ZX1 and its compact yet durable design. We would’ve liked to have seen more onboard memory or the provision of at least a modest SD Card in the box, however. And while the footage we took looked good, we found the controls rather fiddly and their purpose not clearly marked. A better zoom would have boosted the good-looking Kodak’s score.
Overall we like the Kodak Zx1. The extra size means it isn't quite as slick as others on the market, but we really like the flexibility on offer here. We did several hours of filming without batteries being a problem, but battery life ceases to be an issue because you can always grab some extra batteries and throw them in.
Being able to swap cards, plug straight into your PC, and expand and you wish is also a great benefit.
Compared to the main rivals, the Zx1 and Vado HD both offer you a decent size of screen and the ability to connect straight to your TV (although the Vado doesn't come with all the cables). The Flip, on the other hand, although limited in some areas (screen size, capacity) does perform well and give you that simple interface.
Overall, we'd rather take the Zx1 over those rivals because it gives you those choices. At £150, it’s pretty good value for money too.
(Les notes de la presse sont données à titre indicatif et représentent une interprétation du test par Numerama)
