Kodak Playsport Vs Kodak Zi8

First, the corporeal size of the units look similar, but when located next to each other, the Playsport is definitely the more contract camera. The lawful Kodak specs put the Zi8 at 2.4x4.5x0.9 inches and the Playsport at 2.3x4.4x0.8 inches. While this seems pretty close, the rounded corners of the Playsport positively make for a much more contract device. The Playsport is sLightly heavier than the Zi8 at 128g vs 110g. The screen size is another big incompatibility in the middle of the two devices. The Zi8 has a 2.5 inch screen, while the Playsport has a 2.0 inch screen. When located next to each other, you can definitely see a big incompatibility in screen size.

The controls on the devices are the same, but they are laid out a bit differently. They both have four operate buttons (Settings, Delete, Play, and Record) and a directional pad. On the Zi8, the controls are laid out from left to right (Settings, Delete, Directional Pad, Record, Play). On the Playsport, the four operate buttons are on the left from top to bottom (Record, Play, Delete, Settings) with the directional pad to the right of the four buttons.

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Only the Zi8 has macro mode. If you will be taking a lot of close-ups videos, you'll want to choose the Zi8 over the Playsport. Note that macro mode is engaged on the Zi8 by a corporeal switch. If macro mode is turned on while you are recording, an audible click will be heard on the video. Both cameras have the exact same recording modes. You have five distinct options (1080p, 720P, 720P (60Fps), Wvga, and 5.3Mp still photo). The lens is the same on both models, so expect very similar photograph quality.

Kodak Playsport Vs Kodak Zi8

The Playsport doesn't have an external microphone port, but the Zi8 does. If you'll be taking a lot of indoor videos of yourself for your website, you may want to opt for the Zi8 as you'll be able to get good sound for your recordings. The microphone input also comes in handy for population wanting to description sound from an external Audio source such as a pilot's headset.

The Usb connection works a bit differently on each camera. The Zi8 has a flip out Usb port so you don't have to carry a cord colse to with you. The Playsport forgoes this feature (likely due to the waterproofing) and contains a microUsb port on the camera.

The Playsport model is waterproof up to 10 feet, the Zi8 model doesn't have any waterproofing at all. If you are active and want to take your camera with you snorkeling, swimming, skiing, camping, etc, you may want to opt for the Playsport as it is a bit more rugged than the Zi8. The Playsport even has a extra mode to improve underwater recording. The Battery is exactly the same on both devices so you should contact similar Battery life. The one thing to note here is that the Playsport has a smaller screen so it might positively get sLightly good Battery life.

Both devices have an image stabilization function, both come with the same software (Arcsoft MediaImpression for Kodak), both have Hdmi and composite Audio/video outputs, and both have the same internal memory (128 Mb). Both cameras also accept Sd cards to increase the storehouse space for videos. Finally, probably the largest incompatibility in the middle of the two devices is the price. The Zi8 comes in at 9.95 and the Playsport at 9.95.

Kodak Playsport Vs Kodak Zi8

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