Smaller than small

The trend in compact cameras are over since the past few years, then it's been getting more and more compact until now. Though we've seen quite a few ultra slim models within the last year, the new chobi cam coming from Japan puts even the tiny models to shame. It is the smallest fully fledged compact digital camera among all. Take a closer look at the photo reveals show how miniature the chobi actually is, as for the specific measurement the dimension of the Chobi cam's dimension are 4.4 x 2.9 x 1.2cm with a feather like weight only 14g. Consider that the body is small however it still contains a tiny viewfinder to show what you've captured. No doubt, it is one of the few cameras that is even smaller than its charger.


In spite of its petite structure, this tiny camera captures photo images at the resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels which is apporximatelt 3 megapixel with capability to record video at 1280 x 960 pixels and an brilliant rate 30fps. The video is saved in AVI format and it is said to be able to record video as long as 45 minutes. At the same time, it is also compatible with microSD cards of up to 8GB. The camera charges via an included USB cable and can be juice up within 2 hours. Besides, battery powered portable charger also allow people to charge the camera away from any power outlet. The Chobi is used for casual snapshots as well as novelty feel and it's yet a replacement for serious digital cameras with touch screen, geotagging or other special features.

The Chobi cam costs about 9,980 yen in japan without memory card. However it has no word yet on UK release date but if are living in Japan and you're having an idea of the 'James Bond' type of camera appeals to you, you could check it out at JTT online.