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Introduction
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01.Design
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02.Product Tour
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03.Performance
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04.Color Performance
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05.Low Light Performance
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06.Motion Performance
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07.Sharpness Performance
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08.Sample Videos
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09.Usability
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10.Ease of Use
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11.Handling
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12.Controls
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13.Features
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14.Recording Options
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15.Hardware
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16.Other Features
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17.Sony MHS-CM1 Comparison
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18.Sanyo VPC-CG10 Comparison
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19.Flip UltraHD Comparison
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20.Conclusion
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21.Photo Gallery
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22.Specs & Ratings
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23.Comments
Sony MHS-CM5
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ConclusionFlip UltraHD Comparison
The Flip line of ultracompact camcorders got there first and is still king of the castle. Quite simply, the Flip is a much simpler, more enjoyable user experience. It couldn’t possibly be easier to use. The Bloggie is still a little more complicated to use and the handling isn’t as straightforward or as comfortable—especially on this MHS-CM5 version of the Bloggie.
The Flip also continues to churn out excellent video quality, beating the Bloggie in nearly every performance category. In those areas where the Bloggie proved superior (i.e. sharpness and low light color accuracy), the difference is not significant. The Flip, on the other hand, boasted far superior numbers in low light sensitivity and had a much more accurate automatic white balance.
Two areas in which the Bloggie does have an advantage are in image stabilization and still photography. The Flip has no image stabilization, while Sony’s model does have some minor digital stabilization. Unfortunately for Sony, this isn’t much of an advantage, since the system doesn’t work very well on the Bloggie. However, this may be a case of something is better than nothing. The Flip also has absolutely no still photo functionality. You can grab still images from the videos you record, but they are of very poor quality. The Bloggie boasts some moderate proficiency in taking still photos.
Even if you are determined to take still photos with your camcorder, there are a number of other models to consider, including the excellent Sanyo VPC-CG10. For a simple and high quality video recording experience, the Flip is the superior model.
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