Kodak DX7630 Review

Kodak DX7630 Review

One of the more affordable 6-megapixel models on the market I have seen. As usual, Kodak produces another very user friendly digital camera. However if you are looking for loads of high-end features, the Kodak DX7630 might not be the best choice.

I found the looks a bit chunky, but the Kodak EasyShare DX7630 fits well in your hand, which helps you take pictures easily. The camera’s large 2 inch LCD is a great feature which works well in daylight which is not the case for all digital cameras.

The DX7630 has almost too many buttons and controls from which to choose. The power switch is situated on the mode selection dial, and a lock prevents you from turning it on accidentally. You use a tiny, stubby joystick in the center of the dial to navigate menus and browse your shots--it works, but it's a little hard on the thumb.

Kodak DX7630 Review - Pros

• Inexpensive for a 6 megapixel digital camera
• Ergonomic
• Li-Ion battery and charger supplied
• 2 inch LCD

Kodak DX7630 Review - Cons

• Tiny viewfinder
• Zoom control hard to control
• Doesn’t support PictBridge standard
• No RAW support

Kodak DX7630 Review – Final Word

The DX7630 is comfortable, versatile and easy to use. Image quality is good but not outstanding. You can combine this digital camera with the optional Kodak printer dock which is easy to use with the share button located on the back of the camera.

If a high resolution digital camera is important for you but don’t want to spend too much money, the Kodak DX7630 is probably your cheapest option.

Kodak DX7630 Review – Memory

Most digital cameras come with very low capacity memory cards and the Kodak DX7630 is no exception. A 32 SD/MMC memory card is included in the box when you purchase the DX7630.

There is no fixed rule for the number of photos you can put on one card because different image file types, different amounts of compression, and image content all affect the size of each file.

As a general rule, I'd recommend at least 256 megabytes or two 128 megabyte cards if you're buying a 3-5 megapixel compact digital camera. But 512 megabytes would be a good size for 6 megapixel digital camera such as the Kodak DX7630.

If you want to shoot lots of high resolution TIFF or RAW files, then you'll probably want to look at 512 megabyte and 1 gigabyte cards. It's also a good idea to not save all of your photos on one card.

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With the 32 MB memory card included with the DX7630, you will take approximately 25 pictures before having to empty the memory card! Budgeting for a memory card is a must.

Another good reason to get several memory cards is there's always the possibility that cards can get corrupted, lost, or stolen. Using more than one and switching during a shoot protects your valuable photographic data.

The type of memory card for Kodak DX7630 is SD or MMC.

Kodak DX7630 Review – Product Specifications

Model name: EasyShare DX7630

Date announced: 2004-02-02

Average retail price: $277

Official site: Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Home Page

Image resolution: 6.1 megapixel (2856x2142 pixels)

Image quality: 6.1MP - best (print, poster); 5.4MP - best (optimized for 3:2 aspect ratio); 4.0MP - better (print, poster); 3.1MP - better (print 11" x 14"); 1.7MP - good (small prints)

Still format: JPEG/EXIF v2.2

Compression: standard and fine

Lens: 3X optical zoom, 8-24 mm (35 mm equivalent: 39-117 mm); Lens threads for 37 mm lens adapter

Advanced digital zoom: 4X

Aperture: f/2.8-8.0 (wide), f/4.8-8.0 (tele)

Shutter speed - automatic: 1/8-1/1400 sec.

Shutter speed - manual: 64-1/1000 sec.

Still capture mode: auto, 16 scene (SCN) modes, program auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, custom setting mode

Photo settings: color settings (high, natural, low), black and white, sepia, sharpness (high, normal, low)

Video mode: audio recording during video capture; audio playback on camera

Video resolution: 320x240 pixels at 24fps

Video length: continuous up to 80 min. based on memory capacity; or 5, 15, or 30 sec. clips

Video format: Quicktime

Auto-focus: contrast detection TTL-AF and external sensor for low-light, high-speed precision AF

Auto-focus control: continuous AF, single AF, accessory AF

Auto-focus selection: multi-zone, center-weighted,selectable: left, center, right

White balance: auto, daylight, tungsten, fluorescent; can be controlled in any manual mode

Exposure control: programmed AE

aperture priority AE: f/2.8-8 at wide

shutter priority AE: 64 sec. 1-1/1000 sec. at wide

manual exposure: f/2.8-8, 64-1/1000 sec., ISO 100-800*

Built-in flash: auto, red-eye, fill, offrange: wide: 0.6-4.2 m (1.3-13.8 ft.); tele: 0.6-2.5 m (2-8.2 ft.)

Viewfinder: Real image optical viewfinder

Review modes: picture information, multi-up, slide show, protect, Share/print, album, fast magnify with zoom control, full frame fast scroll

Storage: 32MB internal memory, SD/MMC card expansion slot

Dedicated buttons: display/info, delete, Share, review, menu, first burst/last burst/exposure bracketing, close-up/landscape, jog dial for manual settings, flash

Power options: optional Kodak EasyShare docks with Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack (in-camera charging); Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion (1050 mAh) rechargeable battery or Kodak EasyShare Li-Ion (1700 mAh) rechargeable battery (supplied), DC-in jack on side of camera for 5V adapter

Weight: without batteries: 219 g (7.7 oz.)

Dimensions: WxHxD: 100.3x69.2x40.2 mm (4.0x2.7x1.6 in.)

Warranty: one year

Package Contents: Kodak EasyShare DX7630 zoom digital camera USB and audio/video cables Higher-capacity Li-Ion battery Battery charger Wrist strap Lens cap Kodak EasyShare software Getting Started kit

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