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Kodak Printomatic review: 112 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:200 gBattery life (CIPA):?

Kodak Printomatic Review: Compare 112 technical specifications and 16 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

Kodak Printomatic
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.2

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

4.2

Reviews score

10%

4.2

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 91% of cameras
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

3.9

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

6.0

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 80%
4.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.2

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

7.9

Popularity

Grades by review (16)
8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 85%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Kodak Printomatic

Based on 8 · 8

Compact, fun and gift-friendly, but reviewers grumble about paper supplies, the printing process and weak print quality.
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What owners say about the Kodak Printomatic

Based on 55 owners sharing their experience in online comments

15%positive7%mixed78%negative

Owners like its playful simplicity, but print quality, framing errors, and frequent failures spoil the experience.

What owners dislike

  • Owners often get blurry, grainy, overexposed or faded prints, especially indoors or in dim light, and the paper is expensive for the quality.8
  • Owners report the camera shutting off, showing only a red light, or refusing to print or shoot after the first shot or two, even with a full charge.7
  • Owners report paper loading mistakes, failed calibration, paper or film jams, and metal tabs coming loose, with the manual giving little help.7
  • Printing photos from the SD card often fails, because the card must be formatted on a computer and the camera cannot format it itself.7
  • Owners say prints come out shifted to one side of the viewfinder frame, cutting off part of the picture.6
  • Owners report prints with a strong pink, red, yellow or blue colour cast that they cannot correct.6
  • Owners find the back panel hard to slide back on and seal after loading the paper, with the springs or metal part sometimes getting stuck.4
  • Some versions lack the black and white shooting switch, and owners returned them because of it.3
  • Owners say the manual and Kodak support left them without help for common faults such as loading errors and SD card problems.3
  • Owners report horizontal lines across their prints, even after using a fresh paper pack and the calibration sheet.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #412 of 975 models in Cameras (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of camera Kodak Printomatic

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

28%

3.9

Sensor & Image

25%

3.6

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

6.0

Display & Design

8%

6.0

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.2
Reviews score
4.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera has a sensor size of 1/2.3", which is smaller than 59.1% of cameras and the same as 39.1% of cameras.
Sensor resolution
5 MP
This camera captures images at 5 MP, which is lower than 99% of cameras and equal to 0.3% of cameras.
Sensor pixel size
2.37 µm
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 2.37 µm, which are smaller than those in 54.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100, which is lower than 26.7% of cameras and equal to 53.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
This camera reaches ISO 3,200, which is lower than 61.5% of cameras and equal to 23.8% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
N/A
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 36.6% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 87.5% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
This camera records at 1,280 px, which is lower than the resolution in 71.4% of cameras and the same as in 18.4% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera records in 8 bit, which is higher than the colour depth in 8.2% of cameras and the same as in 79.8% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
?
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
instant
Weight
200 g
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 200 g, which is lighter than 78.6% of cameras and equal to 0.4% of cameras.
Width
120 mm
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera is 120 mm wide, which is wider than 51% of cameras and equal to 1.4% of cameras.
Height
78 mm
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera is 78 mm tall, which is taller than 53.9% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
24 mm
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera is 24 mm thick, which is thinner than 86.7% of cameras and equal to 0.2% of cameras.
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What reviewers say
Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
?
Removable battery
no
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 97.9% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.6% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 48.2% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 24.1% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 16.4% of cameras use USB-C.
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What reviewers say

Kodak Printomatic vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 1.5 in larger screen
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (4.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    4.5 in vs 3 in
  • 189.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (200 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    200 g vs 389.5 g
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    optical vs none
  • 21.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (24 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    24 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • 4.83x cheaper
    Kodak Printomatic is cheaper than the average camera (£60 vs £290).
    £60 vs £290
  • 4.83x cheaper
    Kodak Printomatic is cheaper than the average camera (£60 vs £290).
    £60 vs £290
  • 1.5 in larger screen
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (4.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen of 3 in.
    4.5 in vs 3 in
  • 189.5 g lighter
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (200 g vs 389.5 g). The average camera weighs 389.5 g.
    200 g vs 389.5 g
  • More advanced viewfinder
    This camera has a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    optical vs none
  • 21.9 mm thinner
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (24 mm vs 45.9 mm). The average camera is 45.9 mm thick.
    24 mm vs 45.9 mm
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (5 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    5 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 35.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models

    4.2

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.2 vs 6.5
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 35.4% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models

    4.2

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.9

    Popularity

    Grades by review (16)
    8 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 8 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.2 vs 6.5
  • 41.7% lower sentiment score
    4.2 vs 7.2
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Kodak Printomatic has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.61 vs 6.9).
    6.61 vs 6.88
  • No hot shoe
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 0.08 x smaller view
    This camera has a smaller viewfinder image than the average camera (0.7 x vs 0.78 x). The average camera has a magnification of 0.78 x.
    0.7 x vs 0.78 x
  • Smaller image sensor
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs 2/3"). The average camera's sensor size is 2/3".
    1/2.3" vs 2/3"
  • Fewer megapixels
    This camera has fewer megapixels than the average camera (5 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera's sensor resolution is 16.2 MP.
    5 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity
    This camera reaches a lower maximum ISO than the average camera (3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO). The average camera's maximum ISO is 6,400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 0.67 µm smaller sensor pixels
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (2.4 µm vs 3.04 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.04 µm.
    2.37 µm vs 3.04 µm
  • No AF tracking
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 87.4% of cameras support it.
  • No RAW photo capture
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 61% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.4% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 71.5% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 27 fps slower electronic shooting
    This camera shoots slower than the average camera (3 fps vs 30 fps). The average camera shoots at 30 fps.
    3 fps vs 30 fps
  • 84.6% less optical zoom
    This camera offers less optical zoom than the average camera (1 x vs 6.5 x). The average camera offers 6.5 x.
    1 x vs 6.5 x
  • Lower video resolution
    This camera records at lower resolution than the average camera (1,280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has a microphone count of 2.
    1 vs 2
  • No removable battery
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • No HDMI output
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 77.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
FirstL00k
≈ estimated
23/01/2018
Hands-on review · print and microSD tests
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is a fun, very simple device that shows instant prints are making a comeback.
6.0
Dave Taylor
≈ estimated
29/11/2017
Hands-on review · print quality, battery and cost tests
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is a fun novelty for kids, but expensive prints and its limits make it hard to recommend.
7.0
Awful Gambit
≈ estimated
29/11/2017
Unboxing and hands-on test · indoor and outdoor shots
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic works as a fun family camera for outdoor shots, but it can't replace other cameras.
9.0
CupertinoTimes
≈ estimated
12/11/2017
Hands-on demo · test prints, print quality and gift use
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is a fun camera with good prints, recommended as a Christmas gift despite some texture.
8.0
Wassup Lexi
≈ estimated
28/01/2024
Hands-on review · everyday use, charging and print issues
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is recommended for quick, fun use on the go, but it needs charging and a brighter light.
9.0
More Simple Less Stupid
≈ estimated
28/02/2023
Hands-on review · first prints and gift idea
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is a fun, simple instant camera with unlimited printing that makes a good gift.
7.0
Brandon Odom
≈ estimated
21/02/2022
Long-term use · SD card and paper print comparison
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic's SD card photos look great, but its instant paper prints are only average and expensive.
9.0
Cars And Cameras
≈ estimated
10/02/2018
First look · unboxing, loading paper and print tests
Verdict
Kodak Printomatic is a simple, well-built instant camera that does its job well, though the prints are small.
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Overview video
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
digitalcameraworld.com
✓ explicit
22/03/2023
Hands-on test · Instant printing
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a pocket-sized point-and-shoot instant camera for simple fun, but it ships without a USB cable and its prints can look like photocopies.
8.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2024
Hands-on review · Instant photos
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is an easy, fun instant camera for retro fans, though its prints need good light to look their best.
4.0
thegamerwithkids.com
≈ estimated
18/12/2017
Hands-on review · Instant printing
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a basic, pocketable instant camera, but its indoor photos and washed-out prints are too poor to recommend.
6.0
gstylemag.com
≈ estimated
08/06/2018
Hands-on review · Pocket print camera
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a simple, pocketable camera best for daylight snapshots, though washed-out prints and no way to turn off printing hold it back.
9.0
firstl00k.com
≈ estimated
24/01/2018
Hands-on review · Instant print camera
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a fun, small instant camera that needs no ink, but its prints lean blue and it keeps printing with no paper in the tray.
7.0
fstoppers.com
≈ estimated
21/12/2017
Hands-on comparison · Instant camera
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a compact instant camera with small prints that's fun to start with, though its prints carry a gray-magenta tint.
7.0
sofortbildkamera-guru.de
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Product test · Instant camera
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is a simple, light point-and-shoot that prints on ZINK paper and suits kids and daylight snapshots more than moving subjects.
8.8
appareil-photo-polaroid.com
✓ explicit
19/08/2020
Hands-on test · Instant camera
Verdict
The Kodak Printomatic is an easy, compact instant camera with good daylight prints, but its battery lasts only about 20 prints.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Kodak Printomatic

  • At 200 g it is easy to carry all day.
  • The 24 mm thickness slips into a jacket pocket.
  • The 4.5 in screen makes framing easy.
  • The flash helps indoors.
  • The optical viewfinder still works in bright sun.
  • An external memory slot lets you add a card for more pictures.

What customers don't like about Kodak Printomatic

  • The 1 x zoom means you must walk closer to change the framing.
  • 3 fps is slow for children or pets in motion.
  • There is no manual focus or manual exposure control.
  • The battery is built in and cannot be swapped.
  • No USB webcam mode, so it cannot serve as a webcam.

Verdict

Point, press and go with the Kodak Printomatic, a small camera for casual snapshots of everyday life. At 200 g and just 24 mm thick, it slips into a jacket or a small bag without a fuss. The 4.5 in screen is big for a camera this size, so framing a shot is easy to check. A flash helps at a birthday or a dinner, and the optical viewfinder works when the screen is hard to see in sun. The limits are real: the zoom is fixed at 1 x, and the camera shoots at only 3 fps. There is no manual control, so you point and shoot and leave the rest to the camera. It suits a parent or a casual photographer who wants easy snapshots.

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