Next week at the Interbike trade show we won’t just be seeing bicycles – in recent years more and more consumer electronics makers have been on the show floor with products such as action cameras. Last year Sony and JVC were both there, and we won’t be surprised if Toshiba makes an appearance.
The Japanese CE manufacturer unveiled its new Camileo X-Sports actioncam, which is unique in that it comes with a helmet. The Camileo X-Sports was debuted in Europe this week, not at Eurobike but rather at the IFA 2013 trade show. This means that Toshiba is still aiming at the electronics crowd first.
The device, which does look like a GoPro, offers something GoPro doesn’t – namely a built-in two-inch screen. This camera can shoot at 1080p Full HD at 60fps, and offers an ultra-wide lens. It can also shoot 12megapixel still images.
It reportedly comes with a removable waterproof housing that can go to depths of 60 meters, and without the housing can survive a drop from about 1.5 meters. The Camileo X-Sports can be controlled via a wrist-wearable remote, which is also waterproof to three meters. For those who want more remote control the camcorder is compatible with Toshiba’s Wi-Fi Connect app for Android and iOS.
We don’t know when the device might land in America, but it will be available in Europe later this year, reportedly for around $327.
Toshiba Official Website
[Via Gizmag: Toshiba shows off the Camileo X-Sports actioncam]