I have to admit that when my daughter asked me for the kidizoom camera for her eighth birthday, I was very reticent. In the end I gave in at her insistence and now, a few months later, I don't regret it. I am going to tell you about kidizoom cameras, because there are several models and you will see why they like them so much.
KIDIZOOM: WHAT IS IT
Kidizoom is a range of technological toys from the VTech brand, among which you can find cameras, watches or walkie-talkies.
Obviously, in this blog what we are interested in are cameras , for children or adults, so that is what we are going to talk about in today's article.
VTECH KIDIZOOM CAMERA
As I told you in the introduction, there are several models of VTech children's cameras , we are going to see the main ones to situate ourselves and know what ages they are recommended for, we will go into detail with each of them below:
- Kidizoom Duo DX 10 (in pinkand in blue) from 3-12 years
- Kidizoom Touch 5.0 (in pinkand in blue)5-12 years
- Kidizoom Video Studio ( blueand purple) HD from 5-12 years
- Kidizoom Print Cam for +5 years
You can also find the model prior to Touch 5.0 cheaper, it is the Kidizoom Touch , which no longer appears on its website, but on Amazon right now it is available in pinkand in blue. The same happens with the model before the Duo DX, it is Kidizoom Duo 5.0.
KIDIZOOM TOUCH 5.0
Let's see the features of the Kidizoom Touch 5.0:
- 3.5″ touch screen (also for games).
- 2 MP rear camera
- 5MP front camera
- Functions included: Photos, videos, MP3, photo retouching, voice recording, music, 6 games (including calculation and brain training), calculator, self-portrait and animations.
- 4x zoom, automatic flash and color retouching.
- Integrated microphone with different effects.
- Languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.
- Panoramic photo function by taking several images.
- Presentation function, which allows you to create a story with photos and voice.
- “Create animations” function to make stop-motion videos.
- microSD (not included).
- Headphones, USB cable and strap included.
- Automatic disconnection (they can forget to turn it off and with this function the batteries last longer).
- Colors: pink and blue
- Recommended age 5 to 12 years.
- Measurements: 3.1 x 8.6 x 15 cm
- Weight: 360g
- Price in pink €102.75 and in blue €97.22
KIDIZOOM TOUCH 5.0 EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Some photos that I have rescued from my little one's memory card.
It may seem like lousy quality, but we are talking about a camera for children. Here I put a comparison of a photo with this and another with the camera I had before when I was 5-6 years old.
I think that when you are looking for a children's camera you do not expect sharpness or very high quality, but other aspects such as ergonomics for their little hands, attractive design, resistance, etc.
VTECH KIDIZOOM DUO DX 10
Let's see this other model of camera for children from 3 to 12 years old . These are its main features:
- 5MP front and 2MP selfie cameras
- 2.4” color screen. Resolution 320×240 pixels
- 256MB memory including program and micro SD card slot (not included)
- MP3 music player saved on micro SD card
- Games with camera movement control
- 4x digital zoom
- Shock and drop resistant design
- USB cable to download the files
- Includes headphones
- Languages: English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch.
- Features: Photos, videos, file viewing, stamps and fantasy effects and collage to customize photos and videos, music player, 5 games and settings (volume, brightness, resolution and wallpaper, parental control to limit game time , date, time, language).
- Photos in burst mode and face detector to add images and special effects.
- Audio recording with fun voice changes.
- Measurements: 5.8 x 9 x 1.65 cm
- Weight: 440g
- Price: Price in pink €107.52 and in blue €89.00
In this video you will see a presentation of the Kidizoom Duo DX.
KIDIZOOM VIDEO STUDIO
This children's photo camera is designed for video, more specifically to record fun videos with different backgrounds and scenarios. Includes the tripod that doubles as a handle and a green background, plus over 70 special effects.
It is an imitation toy that your little one will surely love if he has the soul of a presenter, youtuber or stage artist ?
These are the main features of the Kidizoom Video Studio:
- Photos: HD camera, 5MP resolution and dual mode photo; classic and selfie.
- More than 70 super fun effects, add backgrounds and the possibility of touch-ups (more than 20 different themes).
- Face detection to detect your face and automatically take a photo when it is recognized.
- 720px HD videos.
- Green background as a film studio to create special effects and become invisible (0.9m x 1.5m).
- Funny Games.
- 256MB memory expandable via micro SD card (not included).
- Rechargeable battery.
- Includes USB cable and wrist strap.
- Recommended age: +5 years.
- Measurements: 9.1 x 6.1 x 3.7 cm
- Weight: 400g
- Price: €99.99 (in blue) and N/A (in purple).
KIDIZOOM PRINT CAM
This latest model is a camera printer for children from 5 years old. It allows you to take photos and print them at the moment to color them.
It is a thermal printer that does not need ink to print and has a roll of paper included, once it is finished you have to replace it with this type of paper.
These are its features and functions:
- 2.4″ color screen
- Photo resolution 5 MP
- Instant black and white printing, print thermal and adhesive paper
- More than 110 templates to cut and print, more than 40 effects, frames and stamps.
- Panoramic photos. Photos to print, cut out and color by personalizing them.
- Craft workshop; Templates to customize: cut out, color and print.
- Create your own comics by adding phrases, stamps and filters.
- Hability games.
- Rechargeable LI-ION POLYMER battery
- Expandable memory using a microSD card up to 32GB (not included).
- Includes strap, micro-USB cable and a roll of thermal paper for 80 photos.
- Measurements: 9.2 x 13.4 x 4.8 cm
- Weight: 650g
- Price: €101.87
KIDIZOOM WHERE TO BUY
You can buy any Kidizoom camera on Amazon, but you will also find it in some toy stores or department stores.
On the VTech website, if you select the product, it also gives you the ability to search for a location near your city.
KIDIZOOM CAMERA COVERS
When Christmas and birthdays arrive, sometimes we want to give practical gifts that, at the same time, excite them.
I'll leave you with these covers, if you don't have it included in the pack you buy, it's sure to be a success.
This case is from the same VTech Kidizoom brand, with a handle and a hard design to prevent bumps and splashes of water. Cost N/A in pink and €28.63 in blue.
This other version is not from the same brand, but it works for these cameras and is cheaper, although it is also waterproof. in blueand in pink, clear…
HOW TO CHARGE KIDIZOOM CAMERA
Both the Kidizoom Touch 5.0 and the Duo DX 10 work with batteries, so it does not charge like other cameras that have a rechargeable battery. Don't bother fumbling with the camera and opening button bays.
I recommend that you use rechargeable batteries.
KIDIZOOM CAMERAS REVIEWS
Opinions about kidizoom children's photo cameras are very positive. Keep in mind that they are cameras for children between 3-12 years old depending on the model. You cannot ask for the quality of an advanced camera because first, they are not going to value it; second, they don't need it; third, we would talk about other prices.
These cameras are a toy, primarily taking photos, but are intended for children and offer what they expect and value.
I like that the optics are quite protected, you can leave the camera on any surface face up or face down the lens will never get scratched with this one. It is also designed to take blows and get away with it, because the blows are made of rubber.
For me, the only drawback that this camera has is that it runs on batteries, something that I don't like very much, but hey, there are always rechargeable batteries..
The truth is that pink and blue is something that could vary, since they are repeated in all models. There are many colors on the color wheel and it would be fine if they used green, yellow, purple, etc. A subsection that is irrelevant but I take this opportunity to request it as the mother of a girl who would like to see more colors available in this type of product (and me too).
If we talk about quality, surely a mid-range mobile will take better photos, but the idea is not that, but to get used to a camera and not a smartphone (which is already integrated too much). And if you compare the quality of this with other children's cameras, the truth is that this range of cameras for children wins.
