Name: Zx3
Brand: Kodak
SKU: 272633
Rating: 4.2 (42 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Photo quality is on par with a good camera phone
Results underwater looked fine as well
Controls are easy enough for out-of-the-box use

The LCD is relatively small at 2 inches diagonal
The digital zoom will degrade quality
a design flaw in its button layout

Sensor type: CMOS
Optical sensor size: 1/2.5 in
Effective megapixels: 5300000 Mpx
Auto focus: yes
Display diagonal: 2 in
Maximum resolution: 1920, 1080 px

Kodak Zx3 - Pros & Cons

Photo quality is on par with a good camera phone
Results underwater looked fine as well
Controls are easy enough for out-of-the-box use
1080p video quality is generally excellent with great color and sharpness for its
affordable
easy-to-use compact video camera that performs well
Playsport is comfortable to hold
Sturdy build Simple user interface
the device is very pocket-friendly
The camcorder also does a nice job with still photos

The LCD is relatively small at 2 inches diagonal
The digital zoom will degrade quality
a design flaw in its button layout
the Playsport has no macro option for focusing on close subjects
settings noticeably bite into battery life
No built-in USB connector
Waterproof cameras are typically bulkier than their land-limited counterparts
No microphone input or headphone jack
Playsport's lens lacks optical zoom or even autofocus
lacks a built-in USB connector
Kodak s gone a step ahead and thrown in the cable
close-ups
power on/off button
too while the SD card can also be formatted

Kodak Zx3 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective megapixels	5300000.0 Mpx
Total megapixels	5.0 Mpx

Digital zoom	4.0 x
Focal length equiv	5.54 - 48
Auto focus	yes
Normal focus range	1 - ∞

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
HD type	Full HD
Video formats supported	MOV
Maximum frame rate	60.0 fps

Colour of product	Black,White Purple,White Blue,White Orange,White Violet,White

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC
Maximum memory card size	32.0 GB
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes
DC-in jack	yes

Maximum image resolution	1920 x 1080 px
White balance modes	Auto
Supported image file formats	JPG
Image stabilizer	yes

Display	LCD
Display diagonal	2.0 in

Built-in microphone	yes
Built-in speaker(s)	yes
Supported audio file formats	AAC

Height	4.43 in
Width	2.28 in
Depth	0.77 in
Weight	4.52 oz

Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

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Kodak Zx3 Kodak - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

PCMag UK

Published: 17.08.2011

Kodak Playsport ZX3

4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

CNET

Published: 02.05.2012

Kodak Playsport

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 25.07.2011

Kodak PlaySport Zx3 Review: Great Video, Iffy Controls

4.0

The Kodak PlaySport Zx3 shoots top-notch 1080p video and still images, and offers a waterproof frame, but we've seen pocket camcorders that are easier to use.