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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.Kodak Playsport Comparison
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12.Sony MHS-CM5 Comparison
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13.Picsio GC-WP10 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Specs and Ratings
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16.Comments
Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20
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Manual Controls
Compression & Media Summary
• The camcorder uses MPEG-4 compression on all shooting modes.
• There are no standard definition record modes on the camcorder.
• The MHS-TS20 model has 8GB of internal memory
• No memory card slot is located on the Bloggie Touch, but the camcorder does have editing software embedded on the internal memory.
Compression (6.0)
Like most ultracompacts, the Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20 records HD video using the MPEG-4 codec. The videos are far easier to work with and upload to the internet than AVCHD clips, as they can be easily dragged right from the camcorder's internal memory onto your computer desktop. The Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of MPEG-4.
The camcorder has three quality options, including one Full HD setting (1080/60p) and two 720/60p HD modes. There are no standard definition record modes available on the camcorder.
| Format | Resolution | Bitrate | Codec |
| 1080/60p | 1920 x 1080 | 12Mbps | MPEG-4 |
| 720/60p | 1280 x 720 | 6Mbps | MPEG-4 |
| 720/30p | 1280 x 720 | 4Mbps | MPEG-4 |
Media (4.81)
Instead of including a memory card slot on the Bloggie Touch, Sony decided to simplify its new ultracompact camcorders by including internal flash memory only... just like Flip camcorders have been doing since their incarnation. The Bloggie Touch has 8GB of internal memory. Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of flash memory.
We like how having no memory card slot simplifies things, but it can be a nuisance for people who, a) have a lot of unused memory cards lying around, or, b) record so much video that the 8GB of internal memory isn't enough. Check out our handy table to find the approximate record times those 8GB will get you with the Bloggie Touch—then you can make an informed decision.
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1080/60p (12Mbps) |
720/60p (6Mbps) |
720/30p (4Mbps) |
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| 8GB internal memory | 80 min | 160 min | 240 min |
Editing (8.25)
Like most ultracompact camcorders, the Bloggie Touch ships with built-in software that you can install by connecting the camcorder directly to a PC or Mac.
The Bloggie Software loaded on the Bloggie Touch is different than what you get on Sony's previous generation of Bloggie camcorders, but there are some similarities. The most exciting addition is a new Personal Space feature. Personal Space is a Sony-owned website where you can store your videos and photos and share them with friends. Registering on the site is free and it comes with 1GB of "personal space" for you to store your content (hence the name).
For an overview of the software that ships with the Sony Bloggie Touch and other Sony camcorders, see our article: "Video Editing Software For Your Camcorder"
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| Kodak Playsport | Sony MHS-CM5 | Picsio GC-WP10 |
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