This was filmed with a Vado HD held right next to a Sony Webbie PM1. The colors are different (Vado a bit amped - Sony a bit washed out). The zoom is different (Vado has wide angle and 2x zoom - Sony has normal lens with 4x zoom) The file format is different (Vado records in larger AVI files - Sony in smaller MP4 files) Vado comes with 8GB on-board and no additional memory slot - Sony comes with no memory on board but has a MemoryStick slot. The Sony also features swivel lens, takes 5MP pictures and can also be used as a usb web-camera when connected to a PC. - On the other hand - the sizes of the devices are about the same, they BOTH use custom, rechargeable and removable batteries and NEITHER has optical zoom or image stabilization of any kind. They BOTH perform poorly in low light conditions and NEITHER has alternative white-balance settings. Sony's mic is more sensitive than Vado's which is good, but it also records a lot of "background noise" and wind. Both are great pocket "HD"-like camcorders, imo better than the Flip Mino HD due to its built-in and non-removable battery, smaller screen size, and its smaller (4GB/1hr) on-board and non-expandable memory ! .. Although many may object to this comment .. Flip imo Flopped !! .. pun intended :) While the Flip Ultra has a higher-capacity memory it is just too bulky and the Kodak Zi6 with its AAs (a plus for some) is just too large in comparison, but at least it has a bigger screen. Overall I prefer the Vado for its ...

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