VTech Kidizoom Camera - 2010 Version

by VTech

• Easy-to-grip camera; 0.3 mega pixels
• Includes built-in photo editor & 2 games
• 64MB of built-in memory (stores 400+ photos)
• Built-in photo editor can add 12 silly frames and stamps, or 2 kaleidoscope effects
• Tough rubberized construction

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.1 x 3.2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0027CS7D6
• Item model number: 80-106900-901
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 8 years
• Batteries 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,606 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #29 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Pre-Kindergarten Toys > Electronic > Cameras
  • #49 in Toys & Games > Electronics for Kids > Cameras & Camcorders
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With photos, photo editing, and games all in one, your kids can have twice the fun with KidiZoom! This sleek and durable digital camera allows kids to take, edit and view photos, and with 64MB of built-in memory, there's room to save lots of photos! A USB port and cable connects the Kidizoom to your home PC for viewing & editing photos, or photo printing.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

181 of 185 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BUY, FUN CAMERA November 20, 2009

By Happy mom

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The first camera we bought was the fisher price kid tough camera.. and it was the biggest waste of 50 bucks. The thing would turn on and right back off again. Our son was really upset, he's three. So we found this camera as a replacement and it works great! It has really cute little games on it easy enough for a 3 year old and it takes pretty good pictures for being a toy. Not those over grainy things that the fisher price one took. I would recommend this to a friend or buy it as a gift if the need came up for something like this again! :)

106 of 107 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the Fisher Price counterpart! January 3, 2010

By Mom in Iowa

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I purchased this camera for my youngest who is not quite 3 as a Christmas present. My older daughter has the Fisher Price Kidtough camera and we were not very satisfied with it so we wanted to see how this one compared.

Pros:

Durable - it has been dropped a few times already and sustained no damage.

User Friendly - good size for a preschooler, not awkward like the FP camera is in small hands. The buttons, overall shape and size, interface, and layout are all done nicely.

Doesn't drain the batteries - The FP one is AWFUL about that. Batteries were lucky to last a day in the FP one so we invested in rechargeables which can be a pain. We anticipated the same issue with this one but were pleasantly surprised! Nearly two weeks later we have not had to replace the factory batteries at all. The FP one has since been ignored and this is the only one either of daughters will play with now.

Features - They games are simple and easy to use. A bit over the 2 year old's head, but the 4 year old enjoys them. We have not dabbled much with the photo editing, but it seems fun. Probably something an older child would enjoy more.

Neutral:

Resolution - I didn't know how to rate this. The FP one is terrible, 99% I can't make out. This one is a lot better but still has much room for imnprovement. Mine don't notice this, but I think 6 or 7 year old would definitely want something better.

LCD screen - is not so small that it's ill-functioning but could stand to be a bit bigger.

~I usually go by the rule of thumb, you get what you pay for but this has definitely not been the case between the VTech Kidizoom and the Fisher-Price Kidtough. I was able to find this camera for $20 just before Christmas, and this one the best deal I have seen is $40. I only paid $20, but definitely think it's worth the $40 price tag. We will be buying a second one soon as the two kids fight over this one.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids LOVE taking pictures, especially with their own camera! December 28, 2009

By Amanda M. Mccarty

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

My Mom was stumping her brain on what to get my son (2.5) for Christmas. I recommended a digital camera, since he loves Mommy's camera, and always wants to take pictures. So, we did a little research and liked the reviews on this one. She bought it. Let me say that my son has LOVED this camera so much, that in 2 days he took 385 pictures! The batteries have finally worn down and we're definitely going to invest in the rechargable ones as I can tell we'll be needing them. As for quality, I didn't expect much more than what we got. He's not yet 3, what could he REALLY take a good picture of? It's fun for him though to take pictures, and he loves "his camera". It is teaching him how to create memories and capturing the fun of life. He's obviously like his Mommy, we are trigger happy!!! Totally would buy this camera again and recommend it for any child within the age group. A child much older than 7 might be disappointed in the pictures. But for mine, it's perfect!!!