Sony Webbie HD MHS-PM1 Camcorder Review

Sony MHS-PM1 versus Flip UltraHD
• Flip UltraHD offers simpler interface and easier-to-use software than the PM1. • Flip UltraHD has no options for changing frame rate or video resolution. • The Flip also has no still image capability.
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The Flip UltraHD is a bit bulkier than the MHS-PM1 and it is significantly heavier (although it is still very light). The beauty of the UltraHD isn't necessarily in its design, however, but in its complete simplicity. The camcorder is incredibly easy to use and its included software is a breeze to figure out. This is exactly where the MHS-PM1 falls short—it has too many options and software that is too complex. If you're a beginner or technophobe, we have to recommend the Flip UltraHD over the MHS-PM1.

Of course, if you're comfortable with camcorders or technology, the MHS-PM1 will suit you just fine. Its extra settings, like size options and scene modes, make it a more versatile product than the Flip UltraHD. There's also the rotatable lens on the PM1, which does wonders in helping you shoot at odd angles or film yourself if you want to.

The choice between these two camcorders should be clear. If you want to upload videos to YouTube using the simplest product out there, the Flip UltraHD is your best bet. If you want a few more features and if the rotatable lens intrigues you, the MHS-PM1 is the stronger choice. The MHS-PM1 is also about $30 cheaper cheaper than the Flip UltraHD, so it is the more economical option.

	Comparison Specs
	Sony MHS-PM1	Flip UltraHD
Price	$169.99	$199
Primary Recording Media	Memory Stick DUO Pro	8 GB internal memory
Secondary Recording Media	12MB internal flash memory	None
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CMOS	1/4.5-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	2.07 Megapixels	Unknown
Mic Input	None	None
LCD	1.8-inch with 230,000 pixel display	2-inch
Viewfinder	None	None
Weight	120g with battery	170.1g with battery
Dimensions	55 x 103 x 24mm	56 x 108 x 30mm
HD	Yes	Yes
Frame Rates	1080/30p, 720/30p, 480/30p	720/30p
Compression	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Maximum Bitrate	Unknown	9 Mbps
Optical Zoom	None	None
Stabilization	None	None
Battery	Removable lithium-ion rechargeable (rechargeable via wall-plug adapter)	AA (ships w/ battery pack, rechargeable via USB arm)

Low light close-up comparison
Sony MHS-PM1 100% Crop	Pure_Digital Flip UltraHD 100% Crop

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