At CES 2012, Sony unveiled a new MP4 camera with a Go Pro-like mentality, the Sony Bloggie Sport. The camera, which builds on the Bloggie family once again, packs in 1080p video recording with Sony’s Exmor CMOS sensor and 5-megapixel stills on its internal 4GB memory. Other things which we’ve come to expect, like a 2.7-inch touchscreen, face detection, and HDMI, are all back once again. However, one major thing sets the Sony Bloggie Sport apart from other MP4 cameras and Sony’s own growing line and it’s all in the name.

The Bloggie Sport is meant to be abused. No, we don’t recommend taking a sledgehammer to it, but if you like to hike, snowboard, swim, and do just about anything else in the outdoors, then the Bloggie Sport should now be on your radar. Unlike other Bloggie models which we don’t recommend taking near water, for instance, the Bloggie Sport, which comes in black, red, and blue, is capable of going up to 16 feet under water. As Sony puts it, the Bloggie Sport is also has a

 shock resistance rating for up to 5 foot drops plus dirt and dust resistant seals that help make it nearly impervious to mud, snow, rain, and grime. 

With a pop-out USB  and compatibility with Mac and PC, sharing is as easy as ever with services such as Facebook and YouTube, or to Sony’s PlayMemories Online service. The Bloggie Sport MHS-TS22 is now available for $179.99. After the jump, our video preview and your chance to weigh in.

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