Camcorder Reviews: Sony CX160 and Kodak Playsport Burton

Today, we're looking at two very different camcorders: one of them is aimed at busy bloggers on the go and sports fans, while the second is a more traditional offering that's hoping to woo families and tourists.

Kodak Playsport Burton MARCHANDS €     Amazon.co.uk  145.00  Compare prices	Sony HDR-CX160 Prices unavailable Recommended alternatives Editor's Choice Sony HDR-CX740 Shap Shooter Panasonic HC-X900 Interchangeable Lenses Sony NEX-VG20

The Kodak Playsport Burton is the latest version of the firm's pocket cam concept first released back in 2010 and the result of a collaboration with the snowboarding firm.  The lens, sensor and software haven't changed, but lots of accessories are now thrown in—can they justify the price rise?

The Sony HDR-CX160 is much more traditional: it's a Full HD camcorder that records 1080/50p video straight onto its 16 GB of internal memory.  It's more expensive, of course, but still represents great value for an AVCHD camcorder—especially given that it includes a host of features normally reserved for more expensive camcorders, including a line in for a mic, a powerful zoom and active image stabilisation.

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