PLEASE NOTE: Looking to compare the new Flip Mino and Ultra HD 120 mins versions? You can read my detailed comparison right HERE

Flip Ultra HD or Flip Mino HD. This is the biggest dilemma you are probably facing right now? Personally I wouldn’t touch any of the older Flip versions so this is your choice.

In one corner the Flip Mino HD, looks sexier, a little smaller than the Ultra HD, around £20 less than the Ultra HD in the UK or $24 more than the Ultra HD in the US (yes it’s odd!).

In the other corner the Ultra HD more storage for you buck but more bulge for you pocket.

Like the Flip Mino HD, the Ultra HD shoots 720p footage and—in many ways—mirrors the Mino HD’s features.

The Mino HD has 4GB of internal, non expandable memory (giving you 60 mins of video madness), the Ultra HD has 2x the space at 8GB of space giving you a splendid 120 mins of video fun and games. The Ultra HD also has a bigger screen than the tiny Mino HD – 2 inches versus 1.5 inches. I was never a fan of the old Ultra screen so every fraction of an inch counts. They both have 2x zoom, but I wouldn’t advise using the zoom too much as it degrades the image quality.

But there’s more … the Mino can only draw its’ power from a rechargeable AA pack but with the Ultra HD the battery compartment is now accessible to you, allowing the use of disposable AA batteries, handy when out and about without the possibility of a recharge. The AA recharge pack is provided as standard on the Ultra HD for connection via USB or power cable so you get the best of both worlds.

Secondly, and this is a killer the Ultra HD has an HDMI-out port, letting you play your masterpieces on your HDTV. Kids love to see their mugs on TV and this can keep them off the Nintendo for at least an hour.

Theoretically the video quality should be the same, but I spotted this Video on YouTube which shows the Ultra HD to be crisper. Can’t guarantee both lenses were nice and clean when they shot it, but here it is: (Ignore the prices, they are changing all the time.)

So where’s this heading – let’s forget the price difference – we are talking about a total of 10 Capuccinos here or 5 in the South of France where I’ve just been on holiday!

Personally I’d go for the Flip Ultra HD (more storage space, can use normal AA’s or recharge the pack plus bigger screen) but have to confess the Silver Flip Mino is a total looker!

Check out  the exact Flip camera I recommend at Amazon UK or Amazon US for fast delivery and for the best prices I’ve found on the Web. These links will take you straight to the product page.

UPDATE: SINCE WRITING THIS THE THE NEW FLIP MINO HD Version II IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK AS WELL AS THE US

It now has 8gb of storage so matches the Ultra HD with 120 mins of recording time plus it also boasts a 2 inch screen and HDMI out. With the same chip and similar specs it really boils down to the looks and the price.

The Mino is currently £50 price more expensive at Amazon than the Ultra HD (+30 US$). The Mino is a sleeker better looking camera but is very similar in terms of tech specs and quality to the Ultra HD.

READ a detailed ULTRA HD V MINO HD 120 MINS comparison right HERE

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