Sony Webbie HD MHS-CM1 Camcorder Review

Sony MHS-CM1 versus Flip Mino
• The MHS-CM1 is high definition, while the original Mino is not • The Flip Mino is much easier to use: from recording to editing to uploading • The Sony is a traditional horizontal design, while the Flip is an ultra-compact upright • The CM1 comes in three different colors, while the Flip Mino series has a sleeker aesthetic and is infinitely customizable • The Sony's high definition video performance is better than the low quality, standard def video of the Flip Mino. The CM1 also has the advantage of superior automatic white balance. • Despite the better overall video performance, the Mino is your better choice for low light conditions • The Sony has simple, mediocre still capabilities, while the Flip has none
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The original Flip Mino is at an immediate disadvantage, since it shoots only low quality, standard definition video. So, the overall video performance of the Sony MHS-CM1 is superior to that of the Pure Digital Flip Mino. However, even with its HD video quality, the CM1 can't stand up the inexpensive Mino in terms of low light performance.

There's also the fact that the Mino, like its cousin the Flip Mino HD, is emminently easier to use and of a more elegant design. If you really require HD video, pass up the CM1 for the Mino HD. If you're shooting mostly for YouTube and looking to save a little money, the original Flip Mino is still a great recession special.

	Comparison Specs
	Sony MHS-CM1	Flip Mino
Price	$199	$179
Primary Recording Media	Memory Stick Pro Duo	2 GB internal memory
Secondary Media	12MB of internal memory	None
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CMOS	1/4-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	2,070,000	307,200
Mic Input	No	No
LCD/Viewfinder	2.5-inch 4:3 panel with 153,000-pixel resolution	1.5-inch LCD with 69,696-pixel resolution
Weight	210 g (7 oz.)	93.5 g (3.3 oz.)
Dimensions	43 x 61 x 105mm (1.75 x 2.5 x 4.25 inches)	100 x 50 x 16 mm (3.94 x 1.97 x 0.63 inches)
HD	Yes	No
Optical Zoom	5x	None
Frame Rates	1080/30p	30p