Toshiba Camileo S10 Review – Digital HD Video camera

June 2, 2009

Last year, the electronic market witnessed a stunning hit by Toshiba when it launcher it’s cool and hi-tech venture Flip Mino camcorder. Keeping its former reputation in view, Toshiba has attempted at impressing its customers again and has succeeded to quite an extent. The Toshiba Camileo S10 is a nice combination of Flip Mino camcorder and a portable camera with more advanced features.

As compared to other models such as Kodak Zi6 which captures a high resolution video of 720 fps, this mini camera has a better performance in sense of image quality. Since it captures video at 1080p, the small dimensions of the mini camcorder doesn’t effect the detailing and colors of a photo as observed in other mini cams because it has a relatively large sensor that heightens up the picture profile.

The Camileo S10 gives a digital 4X zoom and has a 2.5 inch LCD screen. Though internal memory is small; only 128 MB, it can be increased by loading SD cards. So, now you can shoot longer duration videos with better results. Another edge over the Flip Mino is the availability of HDMI so that after making videos you can easily transfer them to your HDTV and view them. The memory can further be enhanced by using a 4 GB SDHC card that will cost you only £15 approximately, but will enable you to record 60 minutes of clips and high quality. It also offers a very easy way of uploading videos on You Tube, thanks to the proficient ArcSoft software available.

Cheaper than Camileo H20 (around £50) Camileo S10 also is faster in photo shooting and transferring. No light or low-no problem at all. Camileo can fix the light problem with the far-reaching settings available including 20 cm macro mode, White balance, Exposure, etc, as well as the famous Night Mode which allows you to capture videos and photos without worrying about the illumination. With such functions available, it is now possible to create HD movies and pictures with clarity and brilliant colours. The focusing and light adjustment is just fantastic.

Though the market is buzzing with all kinds of latest mobile phones that offer high definition shooting modes and pocket sized camcorder properties, the stylish Flip-out LCD though may act as a drawback since it’s a bit difficult to hold, it makes Camileo a classic piece. It has an 18mm thick shiny metallic cover that gives it a sleek and lustrous look. At least that justifies the price.

The camera gives you the best quality HD movies and pictures owing to the Auto Focus service that provides quick focus of the subject though you may find the Zoom button a bit sticky! Another major problem with this piece is that it has fussy assortment of keys and controls such as separate buttons for video and picture recording which only adds up to the hassle.

What Camileo S10 has better than the Creative & Flip Mino, is the 2.5 inch LCD Screen that allows the user to view the clips with ease. The black coloured suits all ages and its pocket able size makes it handy to take anywhere. Most of you might want to go for something classier but then at this price it’s not at all a bad deal.