I also own the Flip Mino so my review is based on a comparison between the Flip Mino and the new Flip UltraHD.
- The original Mino is more compact, and feels a little “plastic-y.”
- The Mino HD has some heft to it, but it also makes it feel a bit sturdier.
- The original Mino has an all-plastic outer shell.
- The Mino HD has a smooth silicone/rubberish gripper material (which I loooove).
- The original Mino? 9 seconds of video = 4.53MB
- The Mino HD? 9 seconds of video = 10.1MB
- The original Mino is rechargable via USB only.
- The Mino HD is rechargable via USB and replaceable AA batteries (says the description, although to be honest, I haven’t read the instructions, and I can’t easily see where/how the battery compartment works).
- The original Mino has a TV out jack.
- The Mino HD has an HDMI out jack.
- The original Mino has touch-sensitive buttons (which I find somewhat confusing.)
- The Mino HD has actual buttons (which I find easier).
Both versions work well in low light (and do an amazing job compared to my Canon SD600 digital camera).
The HD version powers up a smidge quicker (maybe 2 seconds), but that can be a lot if you’re trying to catch a kid or a pet in action.
The only reason it gets 4 stars is because I am not fond of the USB connection–as I said, the unit has a bit of heft to it, so when I plug it into my laptop, I feel like I need to brace the camcorder so it doesn’t weigh on the USB. I am sure it’s strong enough, but I worry about it.
Overall, I can highly recommend this camcorder…it is just up to you to decide which features are most important (item size, file size, battery charging, etc.)
We received this item for free as part of the Amazon Vine™ Program.