Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

One of my kids has this camera and one has the older Kidizoom Connect model. They are both easy enough for a 3 year old to use. I deducted a star because in the few months that we've had the Connect they have never managed to get the battery compartment open, whereas within 2 days of having this Pix model we were hunting for the battery compartment cover twice. The features of the 2 models are basically the same except that they have different games. ~This takes very low quality photos that seem comparable to those taken with cheap cell phones. But, for pre-schoolers, who cares. It's better than no camera at all. Once they learn to actually hold the camera still, it is possible to get clear photos. ~I could do without the games programmed into this. I was after a camera that wouldn't immediately break and with few enough buttons that the kids would be able to operate them without throwing off settings. I guess in this day and age of smartphones that isn't enough and manufacturers feel like a product isn't marketable being that simple?? ~I love the audible electronic shutter sound that plays when a photo is taken. It's a good indicator for the kids on when they can move the camera. ~This camera connects to the computer with a micro-usb cord which is not included (unlike the Connect model which uses a mini-usb and IS included). If you have Android phones you'll probably have a few laying around anyway. Overall, a very good gift for preschool aged children that will allow them to explore their world and isn't just a "toy." My kids do love these Kidizoom cameras so much that it was a constant fight once one got one and I couldn't wait until the other's birthday so they could each have their own! Example photos show photo quality and some of the effects built in.