True to its name, the Bloggie Live comes loaded with WiFi capability, which means you can use it to shoot and upload video to the web without ever connecting to a computer. It's a cool feature, that's for sure, but it's something we've seen for a couple of years now on cell phones and other products (like the iPhone and iPod Touch).
That doesn't mean the Bloggie Live MHS-TS55 isn't an exciting camcorder. It's WiFi function not only allows you to upload clips to the web wirelessly, but it also lets you stream live video content via Sony's partnership with Qik.com and you can view video clips on your smartphone with Sony's PlayMemories app. WiFi has been around too long to be a huge game-changer here, but it's still a feature we're excited to see on the Bloggie Live (and more camcorders in the future).
Product Highlights
Capture 1080p HD Video
Shoot 12.8 Megapixel Still Images
Live WiFi Streaming & 4x Digital Zoom
Wirelessly Upload Videos to Internet
Capacitive 3.0" Touch Screen LCD Display
Shoot Up to 3 Hrs with 8GB Flash Memory
SteadyShot Image Stabilization
LED Light for Low-Light Situations
Flip-Out USB Arm & Mini HDMI Output
Camcorder Is Mac & PC Compatible
Capture 1080p HD Video
Shoot 12.8 Megapixel Still Images
Live WiFi Streaming & 4x Digital Zoom
Wirelessly Upload Videos to Internet
Capacitive 3.0" Touch Screen LCD Display
Shoot Up to 3 Hrs with 8GB Flash Memory
SteadyShot Image Stabilization
LED Light for Low-Light Situations
Flip-Out USB Arm & Mini HDMI Output
Camcorder Is Mac & PC Compatible
Recording
System NTSC
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 8GB Video/Image
Recording Time Internal Flash Memory
8GB12M: 75 minutes
4GB12M: 135 minutes
8GB4M: 190 minutes
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 1280 x 720i (60/60/50 fps)
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160
JPEG: 2.0 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080
JPEG: 12.8 Megapixel, 4128 x 3096
Audio Format 1-Channel Mono
System NTSC
Recording Media Internal Flash Memory 8GB Video/Image
Recording Time Internal Flash Memory
8GB12M: 75 minutes
4GB12M: 135 minutes
8GB4M: 190 minutes
Video Format High Definition
MPEG AVC/H.264
1920 x 1080i, 1280 x 720p, 1280 x 720i (60/60/50 fps)
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160
JPEG: 2.0 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080
JPEG: 12.8 Megapixel, 4128 x 3096
Audio Format 1-Channel Mono
Pros
Digital stabilization corrects shake while walking
Sturdy, good-looking physical design
Very good still and video quality
Good resolution controls and sharing features
Live-streaming capabilities via built-in Qik app
Cons
No mic-in port or removable storage
Doesn't clearly outshine smartphone competitors
Pricey for a pocket camcorder
Reduced resolution when sharing and streaming
Bottom Line
The Sony Bloggie Live is an excellent pocket camcorder with groundbreaking wireless features, but it's a tough sell in the age of do-everything smartphones.
Digital stabilization corrects shake while walking
Sturdy, good-looking physical design
Very good still and video quality
Good resolution controls and sharing features
Live-streaming capabilities via built-in Qik app
Cons
No mic-in port or removable storage
Doesn't clearly outshine smartphone competitors
Pricey for a pocket camcorder
Reduced resolution when sharing and streaming
Bottom Line
The Sony Bloggie Live is an excellent pocket camcorder with groundbreaking wireless features, but it's a tough sell in the age of do-everything smartphones.
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