Value
Although I’m not enamored with this model in the EasyShare series by Kodak, I will admit that, for the approximate price of US $200, the user will get a camera capable of shooting extended video and the option of installing larger SD/MMC memory cards, unlike many of the other brands' similarly priced models. It’s capable of direct print docking, as well as USB connection to a personal computer, a strong candidate for a user who has no interest in either manual control or reading the instructions prior to installing the batteries and shooting images.

Comparisons
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P72 — The Sony DSC-P72 has a 3.2x digital zoom, with a total zoom possibility rated at 9.6x and is equipped with a 1.5-inch LCD screen. With a CCD measuring 0.55 inches, and at 3.2 MP, this camera is comparable to the Kodak EasyShare CX7330, not only in its price, but also in its features. However, it only has a 16MB memory stick, a feature that will highly limit the amount of video which a user can capture, making it less of a hybrid digital camera and more of a still image specific model.

The Canon PowerShot A75 — The Canon A75 has a CCD size of 0.370 inches and 3.2 MP, and a slightly larger LCD screen measuring 1.8 inches. The digital zoom is 3.2x and has a total zoom measuring 10x. Direct printing is possible with the Canon printer series, as well as through their image editing software. It has a removable memory card of 32MB and is capable of capturing to video formats and a monaural sound format. Auto and Manual focus options exist, along with the standard preset functions equipped on most digital cameras today.

The Konica Minolta DiMage Xt - This is the third comparably priced model when considered in regards to the Kodak EasyShare CX7330. Its CCD measures 1/2.7 inches, with 3.3 MP. A 3x optical and 4x digital zoom give this camera 12x total zoom options. The LCD is slightly smaller than the other models in this comparison, measuring 1.5 inches. It has the ability to capture both video and audio to its SD memory card. It is equipped for direct printing, and can also be connected to a user's personal computer via USB cables.

The Kodak EasyShare CX7300 — This camera is one step below the Kodak EasyShare CX7330, with an MSRP of US $129.95. It has a CCD resolution of 3.2 MP, and an image resolution of 3.2 megapixels. The continuous digital lens for the Kodak EasyShare CX7300 is a 3x digital model. The movie mode is capable of capturing 30 seconds of video, without audio, on the 16MB internal memory, with possibilities existing for additional SD/MMC memory card options. The LCD is slightly smaller, at 1.6 inches, which is to be expected with a slightly less expensive camera model.

The Kodak EasyShare CX7430 - The CX7430 has an MSRP of US $249.95. It has a CCD resolution of 4.23 MP and an image resolution of 4 megapixels. It has a 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, and 12x total zoom, along with the possibility for more in-menu selections. This is a better choice for the user wanting more control over their shots, and who doesn’t mind paying a little bit more money.

Who It's For
Point-and-Shooters - This camera is intended for you, the point-and-shoot enthusiast, and it is limited enough in its settings and options to never confuse you, if all you need is a camera you can take on vacation or to the local bar. However, if  you should ever be interested in having any control over your photographs or video, I would suggest a different model. But try this one out; it may fit your needs perfectly.

Budget Consumers - Priced right around US $200, this camera is a plain, no-frills digital camera, which although not sleek or gorgeously designed, will dependably take pictures, and can accept large memory cards for extended periods of use. If you are looking for a camera which you can use without reading the manual, and automatic is the only setting you use, then perhaps this will be a strong candidate.

Gadget Freaks - This camera is relatively free of any functions besides automatically taking a basic still image. The gadget freak will be disappointed not only by the Kodak EasyShare CX7330’s bulky camera body, but visual appeal aside, there is not much more to discover. It’s a basic camera, stripped down and simplified, and bound to bore you quickly.

Manual Control Freaks - For the manual control freak, I’m sorry to say, this camera will be a frustrating purchase. Kodak has removed most of the user controls, eliminating many standard manual options, and those remaining are an awkward hybrid of manual and automatic control. The menu is limiting, and your best feature options will exist in the choice of holiday border options to add to your photos.

Pros / Serious Hobbyists - Like my comments to the manual controllers, if you’ve spent time with digital cameras, you are bound to find this camera to be aggravating. Its limited controls and options make it so that searching for any sort of manual settings quickly becomes a trying experience.