in a head-to head battle between Kodak and PlaySport Zx5 Flip MinoHD there really is no contest. Zx5 is a clear winner hands down. True, MinoHD is a good pocket camcorder, even by today's standards. But Flip is not only kept pace with the competition. Here's why ...
Despite being the third generation model, MinoHD still provides only a record 720p. record at 60 fps (frames per second), so the video quality is pretty good to make sure. However, the new Zx5 offers 30 fps and 60 fps 720p recording - with really high quality Full HD (1080p). For the truly space conscious, there's even WVGA setting. Inexpensive 32 GB SDHC cards make it unnecessary, however, except in emergencies.
Making the situation worse, Flip MinoHD no expansion slot. About 2 minutes of video takes up 170 megabytes of space. Internal flash is rated at 8 GB (the actual store a little less, of course). For comparison, Zx5 can store up to 32 GB SDHC card before you can upload or delete. It offers 128 MB of internal space, too.
How the issue in real life? Well, even at 1080p set, PlaySport Zx5 holds 10 hours of video. The image is on vacation in the mountains or on a tropical island. Many sites have Internet access, but these pocket camcorders are not wireless. Capture some wild things, and you've got to make sure that you can get a wired connection. Not good if your model has only two hours of his masterpieces, such as Flip.
There is another feature MinoHD missing: a digital camera. If you connect to your PC or Mac, you can draw a single frame from a video. Unfortunately, the quality is not as good as another who wants to make that extra effort, anyway? Zx5 sports star 5MP camera. Not as silent as a top-notic digital SLR, that's for sure. However, as good or better than the average smartphone, of course.
Flip is really simple to operate. Uploading to YouTube, or Facebook is idiot-proof. Now, Kodak PlaySport too. Zx5 Connect to your computer, press the button and select your location. By going to YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, and much more, including e-mail address you want.
MinoHD offers a compact, lightweight case - only 3.94 "tall x 1.97" wide x 0.63 "thick and just 4.1 ounces Zx5 But only a little larger and heavier -. 4.4" high x 2.3 "wide x 0.7" thick and 4.4 ounces. Not much difference. Or better yet, Zx5 case is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof.
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