Kodak CX6330

The CX6330 is the top-of-the-range model in the Kodak point-and-shoot series, and is built around a 3.1megapixel CCD sensor capable of capturing images at sizes of up to 2,034 x 1,524 pixels. Lower resolution settings stretch down to 1.1megapixel.

All these settings can be accessed via the simple on-screen menu (OSM), which is easy to navigate using the four-directional cursor control at the back of the unit; it has an 'OK' point in the centre to make selections. You'll also find the exposure settings and orientation sensor controls here.

A dial mounted on the top of the unit allows you to choose between action, night scene, landscape and macro modes, as well as an auto shooting mode and video capture mode, with which you can take movie clips at 320 x 240 pixel resolution. Flash modes can be changed using the dedicated button sitting next to the self-timer control sitting above the clear, bright 1.6in LCD display.

The 3x optical/3.3x digital zooms are controlled using a rocker button at the back of the camera, which gives rather jerky movement, and the lens has a 37-111mm focal length rating (35mm equivalent). This model has a macro mode range of 13-70cm when the zoom is set to wide angle, or 22-70cm set to telephoto.

The Kodak produced good shots in our tests in a range of lighting conditions, reproducing colours faithfully and capturing detail well, even into the corners of the image. Images were lifelike and vibrant and the CX6330 captured even tricky textures and reflection well.

This camera is powered by two AA batteries and connects to PC or Mac via a USB cable or dock. You can supplement the 16MB of memory with MMC (Multimedia Card) or SD (Secure Digital) cards, which are not included.

Contact: Kodak 0870 243 0270
www.kodak.co.uk

Specifications:

• 3.1megapixel resolution
• 3x optical/3.3x digital zoom
• 37-111mm focal length (35mm equiv)
• On, off, auto, red-eye, fill flash modes
• 1.6in LCD
• 16MB memory
• 175g
• 102.5 x 38 x 65mm (w x d x h)
• USB dock
• 1yr warranty