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Toshiba Camileo S20

Based on 11 reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

5
Bad:

4

Pros

Large, swiveling LCD display.
Impressive optical zoom.
Very lightweight.
HDMI cable and tripod included
Timelapse mode.
White balance presets.
Fun extras.
LED lamp for lowlight shooting.

Cons

Difficult to hold one-handed.
Lacks 60 fps frame rate at high-def resolutions.
Limited zooming at 1080p resolution.
Software not Mac-compatible.
Menu navigation and zoom can be frustrating.
No built-in USB connector.
Plastic, cheap feeling build.

By About.com on May 24, 2011

Toshiba's Camileo S20 is a high definition camcorder that records 1920 x 1080p video in the H.264 format. It features an ultra-slim design, 4x digital zoom lens, digital image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD and retails for $179. Official specs can be...

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By CNET UK on November 16, 2010

The Toshiba Camileo S20 is a great piece of design for a very attractive price, but don't let that blind you to that fact this is a budget camcorder with performance limitations that reflect its price...

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By DigitalCameraReview on October 08, 2010

The sleek design and added extras make the S20 appealing, but the video quality and awkward menu navigation detract from an otherwise terrific...

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By Tracy and Matt's Blog on October 05, 2010

The S20 is one of many in the mini-budget camcorder market, but it does have a few features that make it stand out, especially its (very) slim body, and (very) light weight. Another advantage it has over competition like the Flip cameras is the form...

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By LaptopMag on June 14, 2010

This ultralight camcorder’s optical zoom and HDMI cable/tripod bundle make it a good...

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By PCWorld on May 19, 2010

For sheer bang for the buck, look no further than the fun-filled, 1080p-shooting Toshiba Camileo S20. It's unsurpassed in features, but we've seen better usability and build quality....

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By Engadget on April 22, 2010

Indeed, we have our complaints about the S20's confusing interface and cluttered controls, but when you think about all the features (and accessories!) you get for $150 (on the street, anyway), it's hard to totally pooh-pooh it. Obviously if you...

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By Tech Digest on March 04, 2010

Camera: Screen: Video Recording: Video Format: Still image quality:Connections: Battery: Toshiba's Camileo S20 compact camcorder certainly looks the part. Available in 8 different colours including off white, blue, brown, orange, pink, red, silver,...

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By RegHardware on February 24, 2010

When you consider what you get for your dosh, the Camileo S20 offers very good value for money. It’s compact, includes HD video, has loads of useful accessories and offers a pretty good performance. Non-Windows users would be wise to check...

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By Trusted Reviews on February 12, 2010

The first portable video cameras were so big they needed two people to carry them around. But camcorders have been getting smaller every year, and Toshiba is claiming yet another record with the Camileo S20. At just 17mm thick, this is the...

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