Sony Europe’s press conference at IFA 2010 has revealed a real stunning update to the Bloggie camera and video recorder with the introduction of a stylish touchscreen based model. If you compare the bloggie released more than half a year ago, this new version is just simply a giant leap forward in aesthetics and features.
The Bloggie Touch (incredible Bloggie Touch site at SonyStyle USA), available this November, boasts a new sexy slim design thanks to the aluminum finish. while shedding many of the buttons you’ve seen in the past. Storage capacity is pretty generous, allowing the user to hours of HD video on the $199 8GB (MHS-TS20), or the $179 4GB (MHS-TS10) versions of the Bloggie Touch, but we were a little disappointed that there was no storage card slots. The device is quite powerful, with full 1920x1080p (30p), 1280x720p (60p, 30p) HD MP4 video recording and also a 12.8-megapixel camera. The camera system has a Exmor CMOS image sensor inside for excellent low light performance, which was an issue with previous models. You can a clearer shot of the intended subject with the 4x digital zoom, Face Detection, and a handy Auto Macro function which is an incredible feature that takes the hassle out of switching camera modes.
The big upgrade in this device is the nice three inch capacitive touchscreen and a new interface for easier usability. SonyStyle USA says that there is a “touch & slide method for searching through your videos and pictures.” As we stated before, there are few buttons except for one on the front for recording, and a dedicated camera button and on/off switch. Sony has brought back the hidden USB port that flips out and is capable of charging the battery.
According to Sony Europe, “Bloggie Touch also records amazing 360-degree panoramic videos and photos to capture everything that’s happening around you – just clip on the supplied lens adaptor. 360 Videos are now twice the resolution of previous-generation Bloggie. In addition to fun 360 Video, Bloggie Touch features “free-style shooting” which allows you to capture movie both in landscape and portrait.”
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Here is a hands-on video with the Bloggie Touch courtesy of Techlicious:
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