Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20

The MHS-CM5 is one of Sony's original Bloggie camcorders. The Bloggie Touch isn't meant to replace the MHS-CM5, however, as both models are still available in stores. Instead, the Bloggie Touch is seen as a higher-end version of the original Bloggie MHS-CM5. The thing is, there are a number of things that make the MHS-CM5 better than the Bloggie Touch. It has a 5x optical zoom, it did better in some of our testing, and it uses a memory card slot instead of just having internal memory. It also has more recording modes (including a standard definition recording option).

The Bloggie MHS-CM5 is also a whole lot larger than the Bloggie Touch, and it doesn't feature the touch-screen interface (which is why it lacks the "Touch" surname). It also isn't nearly as stylish or fun, and its construction feels a bit cheap. Both camcorders are simple to use, but we like the controls on the Bloggie Touch more and we think most people will be comfortable with the touch-screen interface.

Overall, we like the updates Sony made to their Bloggie lineup with the new Touch MHS-TS10. Instead of simply adding new features or making slight alterations, Sony completely rethought their idea of what an ultracompact camcorder should be. As a result, the Bloggie Touch has an entirely different look and user experience than the MHS-CM5 and Sony's previous Bloggie models.

	Comparison Specs
	Sony Bloggie Touch	Sony MHS-CM5
Price	£219	£199
Primary Recording Media	8GB internal flash memory	SD/SDHC/Memory Stick PRO Duo memory cards
Secondary Recording Media	None	26MB internal flash memory
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CMOS	1/2.5-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	12.8 megapixels	2.07 megapixels
Mic Input	No	No
LCD	3 inches with 288,000 pixels	2.5 inches with 230,000 pixels
Viewfinder	None	None
Weight	125g	196g
Dimensions	52 x 107 x 15mm	39 x 101 x 67mm
HD	Yes 1080p or 720p)	Yes (1080p or 720p)
Frame Rates	1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p	1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p
Compression	MPEG-4	MPEG-4
Maximum Bitrate	12Mbps	Unknown
Optical Zoom	None	5x
Stabilisation	Digital (cannot be turned off)	Digital
Battery	Non-removable (rechargeable via USB)	Removable (rechargeable via USB)

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Sony Bloggie Touch 100% Crop	Sony MHS-CM5 100% Crop

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