With all the pocket camcorders in the market today, it may be hard for some consumers to choose the one that can provide impressive features without the expensive price tag. This is where the Toshiba Camileo S20 comes in place with its relatively cheap price (about $180) but still able to support high-definition recordings.
The camera has been designed to support 1080 high-definition video which is then complemented with digital stabilization that would compensate camera shake. Other video recording technologies include LED light for shooting in low-light environment, time-lapse that has three preset intervals, motion detection for surveillance, and SD or SDHC card support to store the video footage.
The device also features a 4x digital zoom for video recording and still photos (which come in 5-megapixel).
Unfortunately, the camcorder does not come with SD or SDHC card which can support additional five hours of recording time for every 32GB capacity. The USB 2.0 cable for transferring files is also not included in the unit so consumers have to pay for an additional price for this accessory.
The pocket camcorder has a slow-motion mode that allows users to take fast actions. However, the recording often results to grainy images due to the slow frame-per-second capability of the device.
This gadget has four different recording modes: macro mode for close up shots, slow motion for sports, motion detection mode for security and surveillance, and time elapse mode.
In normal setting, the recordings of Camileo S20 is relatively impressive and looks sharp and smooth. However, the color may not be as vivid compared to the images captured by other pocket camcorders such as Creative Vado HD and Sony Bloggie MHS-CM5.
When it comes to ergonomics design, the camcorder is easier to grip because of its pistol-shaped casing and its swiveling 3-inch LCD screen which can also serve as a viewfinder. And with this swiveling screen, users can easily record hard-angle shots and self-portraits.
Unfortunately, the screen does not support vivid and sharp images and looks dull in the direct sunlight.
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