Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 Camcorder Reviewby Kaitlyn ChantryPublished on Mar 3, 2009 2:18 PM |
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Update: The Flip UltraHD was ultimately selected as our 2009 Ultracompact Camcorder of the Year. To see why we selected it and read about our other awards, check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards. |
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| Section | The Good | The Bad |
| Product Tour | Simple design w/ most functions mapped to buttons instead of hidden away inside the menus | Aesthetically bland; unlikely to hold appeal as a fashion accessory |
| Color & Noise Performance | Strong color accuracy and relatively low noise levels | Enough to compete with ultra-compacts, but not enough to compete with other HD camcorders |
| Motion & Resolution Performance | Excellent resolution to rival any consumer camcorder. | Motion is fine, but won't blow you away |
| Low Light Performance | There is nothing redeeming about the low light performance | Horrible sensitivity, mediocre color and noise |
| Compression & Media | Highly compatible compression format | One of the worst software installation experiences we've ever had |
| Manual Controls | Auto white balance is impressive | No manual controls except for a few scene modes |
| Still Features | In the ultra-budget category, something is better than nothing | Very few options or features |
| Handling & Use | Simple design is unintimidating | Not comfortable to hold, some menu navigation inconsistencies |
| Playback & Connectivity | Ports are conveniently located | Sony's proprietary AV connections are never a welcome sight |
| Audio & Other Features | Nothing of note | Mono sound input and no audio features |
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With the instability of today's economy, it's perhaps fortuitous that Sony decided to push more heavily into the ultra-budget camcorder market in 2009. This year's Consumer Electronics Show saw the introduction of the Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1, a traditional horizontal camcorder with a low price tag, easy high definition recording, and simple uploading to sites like YouTube.