Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver)
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Selected Color: Silver
Maybe you've decided to join the social media revolution - or perhaps you're already knee deep in Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter and you're scoping out gift ideas - whatever the case may be, you've found yourself here, reading about Sony's MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera. The 8GB Bloggie is the highest capacity pocket cam offering from the famed electronics company for 2010. And much like its 4GB sibling, the 8GB offers up a number of features.
The 8GB Bloggie Touch records up to 4 hours of high def video to its internal flash memory. But, in addition to recording HD video, the Bloggie as does double duty as a 12.8MP digital still camera. No matter which format you go with though, still or video, the camera utilizes a generous 3" touch screen, which rotates automatically, for composition and review of your files.
Diverging somewhat from an ultra-simple operation concept, the Bloggie Touch employees a couple features normally found on more feature-heavy consumer camcorders: SteadyShot image stabilization and face detection. Other useful features include 4x digital zoom and macro shooting, the ability to tag videos and stills for uploading to social networking sites, and a built-in rechargeable battery that can be powered back up via USB.
When you're done shooting, and ready to share what you've shot, the Bloggie Touch just needs to be connected to your compatible PC via the flip-out USB arm. The pre-loaded software automatically starts up once the camera is connected, allowing you to edit and share your videos and photos with ease. When you feel like sharing what you've shot in the big screen, just connect the Bloggie to your HDTV via the HDMI.
- 1920 x 1080 HD MP4 Recording
- The Bloggie Touch camera lets you record your favorite moments anytime, anywhere. Using the MP4 format, the Bloggie Touch shoots video in 1920 x 1080 high definition, as well as captures 12.8MP still images. MP4 is optimized for the web, so you can effortlessly upload your video and pictures to popular photo or video-sharing Web sites like Facebook or YouTube (Compatible PC with Internet capability required)
- 12.8MP Still Images
- Enjoy capturing clear, crisp still photos at 12.8MP resolution. The high resolution yields incredible detail while giving you the flexibility for large prints and cropping
- Capacitive Touch Screen LCD
- The touch screen LCD utilizes an easy to use touch and slide method for searching through your videos and pictures
- 3" LCD with Vertical and Horizontal Operation
- The 3.0" touch screen LCD (measured diagonally) will rotate its orientation automatically; however you hold the camera - horizontally, vertically, left, right, even upside down
- Up to 4 Hours of HD Video
- Record and store up to 4 hours of high-definition video footage (default setting) to the Bloggie Touch camera's 8GB of built-in flash memory
- Slim Design with Easy Operation
- The slender body with its low-profile and simplified buttons give the Bloggie Touch camera a sleek look and feel, and at only 4.5 oz it's easy to take with you everywhere
- Flip-Out USB Arm for Upload and Charge
- A built-in USB arm easily flips-out and lets you connect your camera directly to your compatible PC to upload video and/or charge your battery without having to hunt for cables
- Tag Videos to Upload and Share it Later
- The Bloggie Touch camera comes with pre-installed software that makes it easy to tag videos and images in the camera while on the go and queue them for upload to your favorite Internet sharing sites, like Facebook or YouTube, the next time the camera is connected to a computer
- SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection technology recognizes faces and optimizes camera settings for both video and still images, so faces are captured more clearly and skin tones look more natural
- Auto Macro and 4x Digital Zoom
- With the Bloggie Touch camera you'll be able to take pictures or video from as little as 4" away, perfect for capturing a business card or a new friend's phone number
- Sony Exmor CMOS Sensor
- The Bloggie Touch camera's Exmor CMOS sensor delivers high-quality video and pictures with less noise, even in challenging lighting conditions
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- The built-in battery contributes to the Bloggie Touch camera's sleek and stylish design while powering the large 3.0" screen and camera functions
- HDMI Output
- With HDMI output, you'll be able to share your HD Bloggie Touch video with friends and family on your HDTV (HDMI cable required/not included)
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 13 Megapixel 1/2.5" CMOS |
| Lens |
Fixed Focus 37 mm f/2.8 |
| Zoom | Digital: 4x |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Media | Internal Flash Memory 8GB |
| Recording Time |
Internal Flash Memory 12MP 1920 x 1080/30p: 80 minutes 6MP 1280 x 720/60p: 160 minutes 4MP 1280 x 720/30p: 240 minutes |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 1280 x 720 (30/60/30 fps) Standard Definition VGA 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 12.8 Megapixel, 4128 x 3096 JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160 JPEG: 2 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x HDMI C (Mini) 1x USB 2.0 |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
Mac
Please Note:Editing software for Mac OS X available on the Sony website close |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.05 x 4.21 x 0.60" / 52 x 107 x 15.2 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 oz / 125 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 29 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (25)
- Large clear LCD (20)
- Great picture quality (13)
- Zoom range/performance (13)
- Image stabilization (9)
Cons
- Poor in low light (7)
- Limited zoom (5)
Best Uses
- Travel (14)
- Home movies (12)
- Low light (9)
- Weddings (9)
- HD shooting (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (14), Casual photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17), Yes (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Small and Sleek
I need to get one thing out of the way. The first one i got was a dud. I plugged in the computer, imported videos, ejected it, and it wouldnt turn on. ...Read complete review
I need to get one thing out of the way. The first one i got was a dud. I plugged in the computer, imported videos, ejected it, and it wouldnt turn on. But thanks to [...] a replacement i can over look that fact. This is a really nice camera. It's portable, sleek and just a rly good looking camera. It takes pictures in 720 or 1080 and the picture quality is rly rly good. ALso the video camerqa quality is nice too. I like that if you hold it in portrait or landscape, it will automatically ajust to how your holding it.It is extremley easy to download the software and import photos/videos to the computer. My main problem with this though, is that the touch screen couldve been much better, it does its job for the most part but it can be extremley un-responsive when your making finger motions, for example: scroll from picture to picture and what not. If your looking for cameras you'd take on a vacations or bigger events, this is not the camera for you. Overall this is a great camera if you just want to record little trips or make blogs, record birthday parties, document you and your friends etc.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A little more complicated then expected
I bought this Sony bloggie touch camera for my wife who would like things to be as simple as possible to operate. She has had to call Sony for techincal support. Also, it has...Read complete review
I bought this Sony bloggie touch camera for my wife who would like things to be as simple as possible to operate. She has had to call Sony for techincal support. Also, it has been about a week and she is still learning how to operate it. No videos as of yet.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 29 customers
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
It's a real pocket camera, the touch screen works fine but can't challenge iPhone one. Easy to plug to the PC and great image with day light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Handy and easy to use and download pictures. Quality is pretty good when using a tripod for church services. Sound is fair, but adequate for inside work.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Limited Zoom
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Not flash. Video better than photos
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Small and Powerful
Cons
- Not meant for vacations
Best Uses
- Social Media
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
The name Bloggie is very appropriate. This is cool for carrying around town and posting on FB. You can drop it right in your shirt pocket. It takes a lot of high quality video. Battery is good. But I'm very frustrated with my Costa Rican videos. Number 1 - did they tell you not to hold it vertically. If you do, all your videos will be 1/3 the size of your computer / TV screen. I found out after my trip to turn it, horizontally, then wait for it to orientate, then press play. It will fill your whole screen. Too late now. Number 2, if there's no contrast and your shooting a monkey in a tree, good luck finding him. I have lots of video with trees, but the monkey wasn't in it. That margin of error goes way up when you zoom. Don't zoom unless you're absolutely sure you can see your target. No 3 - every time you press play stop that's a new file. I'm trying to stitch 50 different files, which doesn't work well on a Mac. Great social camera. Poor vacation camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
I bought this bloggie camera for my wife; she liked it for the following reason: easy to use, small size to drop in her purse, and great pictures. I wish that Sony adds another option of external SD card.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Battery Life
- Good in Low Light
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice silver color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No negatives
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sailing at sea pictures
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
I bought this video camera for my light commercial use and in mind to put the videos on u tube.The easy part of it is the compact size of it that fits my shirt pocket and is so easy to operate.I wish I had this camera 20 years ago so I could have shown and share my past memories with my love ones in clear videos of today.[...]
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Price
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
So far, no complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Great Resolution
- Large Clear LCD
- Sleek
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Bad Touch Screen
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Limited Zoom
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Blogs
- Concerts
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
I need to get one thing out of the way. The first one i got was a dud. I plugged in the computer, imported videos, ejected it, and it wouldnt turn on. But thanks to [...] a replacement i can over look that fact. This is a really nice camera. It's portable, sleek and just a rly good looking camera. It takes pictures in 720 or 1080 and the picture quality is rly rly good. ALso the video camerqa quality is nice too. I like that if you hold it in portrait or landscape, it will automatically ajust to how your holding it.It is extremley easy to download the software and import photos/videos to the computer. My main problem with this though, is that the touch screen couldve been much better, it does its job for the most part but it can be extremley un-responsive when your making finger motions, for example: scroll from picture to picture and what not. If your looking for cameras you'd take on a vacations or bigger events, this is not the camera for you. Overall this is a great camera if you just want to record little trips or make blogs, record birthday parties, document you and your friends etc.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- No videos as of yet
Cons
- Complicated Controls
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
I bought this Sony bloggie touch camera for my wife who would like things to be as simple as possible to operate. She has had to call Sony for techincal support. Also, it has been about a week and she is still learning how to operate it. No videos as of yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Easy to use, versatile, fits in a pocket. Great quality in a small portable product.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Mac software not yet avai
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Web site and facebook cli
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
The Sony Bloggie is a tool that we are using to
upload short video clips to our websites.There is still a lot to learn but this our first attempt at
HD Video. Looking forward to the Mac software being available soon.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Really easy to use and fun. Great LCD
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
This camera was easy to use right out of the box. Actually came fully charged. It is very small and lightweight. A bit tough to hold extremely still but can be braced. A great carry around with decent quality
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
This unit was bought at the last moment before Xmas and B&H made everything happen smoothly, taking the worries away about receiving it on time. The unit so far has been used in photo mode by a "non-techie" person. The ease of operation has created a can-do attitude. No instruction of the controls was necessary. The photos are crisp, and the review/discard/save functions very easy for them. A great value, and Sony reliability make this a sure hit.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Quick start-up and fast, accurate focusing on complex scenes. Great clips from a kayaking trip. Only complain is the supplied software; it doesn't perform as advertised--unable to trim the clips. Easy uploads to Facebook.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Lightweight and compact
Good picture quality
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Touch Screen sometimes does not sense touch.
On computer video plays back jerky.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Have a Flip Mino HD which produced great video, but was a pain to get still photos from! (required extraction via software on the computer).
The Sony Bloggie Touch has all the best tools built right into the camera which makes it easy to post video AND still photos online in a snap. This is THE camera to buy if your main focus is uploading to youtube, facebook, etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Bought this camera for the wife to video the kids. The 12.8 mp stills interested me. Great pictures in low light, no red eye and doggy green eye due to it not having a flash. She can't pry it away from me. It's simple to operate, small and easy to carry. Although small, big fingers can operate it. Works fine on Macs on iphoto and imovie, but the software for all the cameras features is still not available specifically for Mac.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Size
- Video Quality
Cons
- Digital zoom
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony MHS-TS20 8GB Bloggie Touch Camera (Silver):
Needed a camcorder that can be carried around easily. Suits the need
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
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- Original: $9.95
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- Price: $8.96
On-Camera Lights
Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.
- Price: $32.95
Tripods & Support
Stabilize your video with the support you need.
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- Price: $22.46
What's in the Box
- USB Cable
- Wrist Strap
- 1-Year Parts & 90-Days Labor Limited Warranty
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