Compare Kodak Zi8 Hard Drive Camcorder to Canon XF300 High Definition Camcorder

  Kodak Zi8

Kodak Zi8 Hard Drive Camcorder

Canon XF300

Canon XF300 High Definition Camcorder

 
Product Description
Video capture up to 1080p HD resolution; image quality is quite good for a mini camcorder; SD card slot; removable, rechargeable battery; bundled composite and HDMI cables; strong low-light... More
Video capture up to 1080p HD resolution; image quality is quite good for a mini camcorder; SD card slot; removable, rechargeable battery; bundled composite and HDMI cables; strong low-light performance; external mic jack; electronic image stabilization; 5-megapixel still capture; macro focus mode. Less
The XF300 Professional Camcorder represents Canon's entry into professional solid state video acquisition. Following on the heels of its widely respected XH line of tape-based... More
The XF300 Professional Camcorder represents Canon's entry into professional solid state video acquisition. Following on the heels of its widely respected XH line of tape-based camcorders, the XF300 takes advantage of the latest HD technology--along with Canon's newly developed MPEG-2 4:2:2 codec--to record Full HD video to affordable Compact Flash cards.Nearly everything you'd want in a handheld, pro-level camcorder is here in one sleek package: three 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensors, multiple bit rates (up to 50Mbps), variable resolution and frame rates, industry-standard MXF file wrappers, a newly developed L-Series 18x zoom lens, HDMI/Component/Composite outputs, and full image customization. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC PAL
HDD Size 290 MB -
Recording Media   Hard Drive High Definition
Optical Zoom   Without Optical Zoom 18x
Weight 0.24 lb. 6.5 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/2.5" -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Number of Pixels   5000K pixels -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.5 in. 4 in.
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   Without Optical Zoom 18x
Focal Length 6.3 mm -
Digital Zoom   4x Without Digital Zoom
Video Modes   
Image Stabilizer   Digital Image Stabilizer -
Audio   
Audio Format   Stereo -
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability -
Memory Still Resolution 2.07 Megapixels -
Memory Card Support   SD Card • Built-In Memory • SDHC Card SD Card • Compact Flash
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode -
Max Still Image Size   1920 x 1080 -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal -
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB 2.0 • HDMI -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Battery Life   Up to 1.5 Hours -
Dimensions   
Width 6.1 cm -
Weight 0.11 kg 2,948.35 gr
Height 4.5 in. -
Depth 0.9 in. -
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 41771402433 -
Product ID 88095986 105850272
Included Accessories Hand Strap • Cable Adapter • Li-Ion Battery (Rechargeable) -
Product MPN   
MPN ZI8RASPBERRY -
 
Consumer Reviews
Kodak Zi8
Kodak Zi8 Hard Drive Camcorder
From $379.00
Canon XF300
Canon XF300 High Definition Camcorder
From $4,999.00

Product Review Summary

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Pros
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Weak Zoom (1)
  • Lacks features (1)
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  • nothing (1)

Consumer Reviews

wychic
569

Kodak Zi8 Digital Camcorder -- Great Camera for the Price

bywychic May 9, 2013
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very nice picture, small learning curve, a number of picture quality options.
Cons Need an external microphone for decent sound, short battery life.
Recommended it? Yes

The Kodak Zi8 camcorder is one of the top choices in the lower- to mid-level digital camcorder market. It allows you to shoot clear, professional-looking picture in high definition, but with relatively few bells and whistles to master. Its top features include the relatively low price, compact... Read full review »

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Great Little Camcorder for the money

bymooresites Dec 29, 2009
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very pocketable, great resolution, very easy to use
Cons HD format a bit tough on older computers
Recommended it? Yes

I’ve been reading previews and reviews of the new “pocket” cameras from Flip and Kodak, etc. for the past few months. Luckily, there’s something called the Mother/Father-in-law gift fund, so I took the plunge with the Kodak Zi8. 
At the current pace of HD cameras, I... Read full review »

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