The Easypix V64 Flip is a flop
7/12/2025
Translation: machine translated
This extremely affordable camera looks like it could do something, but the impression is deceptive.
The Easypix V64 Flip compact camera feels high-quality and robust when you unpack it. This is surprising given the low price. Also unusual for this price range: it has a movable screen, which makes it easier to take selfies. And even Wi-Fi.
The good first impression quickly evaporates, however. The camera uses microSD instead of a normal SD card, inserting the card is tricky and the rubber cover is difficult to push back in. Cards in exFAT format have to be reformatted because the camera only supports FAT32. The screen can only be rotated by 180 degrees; at 45 degrees it tilts back again. This means that the mechanism cannot be used to record something from the ground, for example. A spring folds the hinge either all the way in or all the way out.
Bullshit alert with the technical specifications
The lens is labelled «Digital Zoom Lens 18X». In German «Digitales Zoom-Objektiv». This is a contradiction in terms. With digital zoom, the lens does not zoom. Accordingly, the lens simply has no zoom. Most of the lens is a dummy anyway. Only a few millimetres in the centre are functional.
Zooming in digitally results in extremely poor image quality. The exaggeratedly high resolution of 64 megapixels would actually offer enough reserves for a digital zoom. But this information is also misleading. This is because the sensor only has 12 effectively usable megapixels. The image is subsequently upscaled to 64 megapixels. This does nothing for the image quality, it just looks better on the data sheet.
The labelling «F=2.4MM» on the lens is also confusing, followed by «f=5.04mm». Yes, what then? According to the data sheet, both are wrong, and the Exif data says something else. Well, with this image quality it doesn't matter anyway.
The photos have an aspect ratio of 4:3, but I only notice this when I transfer them to the computer. On the camera, a photo is displayed in 16:9 format and the rest is simply cut off.
Inconvenient operation
Most cameras have a mechanism for switching on that does not trigger accidentally if it bumps into something. Either a ring or a wheel has to be turned or the button is slightly recessed in the housing. With the Easypix V64 Flip, the protection is simply that I have to hold the power button down for several seconds. Which is a bit annoying if I frequently pull out the camera.
The autofocus beeps and lights up green to indicate that it is ready; unfortunately, it also does this when it couldn't focus, for example because you are too close. So the feedback is useless. Nothing can be changed about the autofocus. It can simply be switched on or off.
The operation is generally cumbersome. To view the last photo I took, I have to press a button four times. If video playback is running, I have to press the playback button four times to return to recording mode. Normally, one button press is sufficient for both processes. The icons on the mode dial don't tell me anything; I always have to look at the screen to see which mode I have activated.
Theoretically, the camera offers a Wi-Fi connection to the smartphone. The app «Zero Cam» is downloaded via QR code. No connection to the camera could be established on the iPhone during testing. On Android, it worked after a few failed attempts. You can use it to control the camera remotely and, if «Zero Cam» wants, view the images on your smartphone. However, I never managed to download the images.
Not good for videos either
The flash is an LED lamp, not a flash. That's good for videos. Less so for photos. In both cases, you are unpleasantly dazzled and see a white dot for several minutes after taking the picture.
The 16:9 format is better for videos, but you also have the digital zoom problem here. In addition, the sound is poor. The noise reduction is far too strong, making the sound muffled and unnatural. The camera has no image stabiliser, so the moving image is shaky.
If you have set the camera so that the screen switches off after 30 seconds to save battery, this will also happen during video recording.
There are no connections such as headphones, microphone or HDMI.
In a nutshell
Immature product with misleading information
The Easypix V64 Flip is not the worst camera that I have ever tested. But it is one of the worst. At wide angle, the image quality is acceptable for such a cheap device. But as soon as you zoom in, it becomes dreadful. The lens cannot zoom and the information on it is misleading. The same goes for the 64 megapixels - the real resolution is 12 megapixels.
Wi-Fi and a movable screen are exceptional for this price range, but neither is implemented satisfactorily. Added to this are cumbersome operation and poor sound quality in video recordings.
The similarly priced Kodak Pixpro C1 is a good alternative. This also has a movable screen, but also allows intermediate positions. It is easier to use, easier to handle and delivers slightly better image quality, although it also only has a digital zoom.
Pro
- Movable screen
- Wifi (if it works)
- Solid housing for the price
- Very favourable
Contra
- Poor image quality
- Poor sound quality
- cumbersome operation
- misleading technical information
- Bad app
David Lee
Senior Editor
David.Lee@digitecgalaxus.chMy interest in IT and writing landed me in tech journalism early on (2000). I want to know how we can use technology without being used. Outside of the office, I’m a keen musician who makes up for lacking talent with excessive enthusiasm.
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