Polaroid XS100 HD Specs: Everything You Can Expect From This Moderately Priced Action Camera

Considering the kind of track record Polaroid's photographic pedigree boasts of, it was expected that the Polaroid XS100 HD specs would make a formidable opponent in the competitive action camera market. 

It seems to have lived up to those expectations thus far.

The XS100 brings you a "professional sensor with low-light performance," as mentioned by its marketing specs sheet.

On a casual look, it would seem that the low-light performance of the camera at its current price point ($179) is acceptable, if not outstanding.

One of the first few things you will notice about Polaroid XS100 specs is that it vibrates to confirm functions just in case the visual confirmation is far from being practical. 

It also comes equipped with a G-Sensor that looks after auto rotation, enabling the AI to know whichever end is facing upward/downward.

The camera also comes with a water-resistant body at a maximum depth of 30 feet. The wide angle lens is distortion-free and offers 170-degrees of coverage.

With its shockproof body and aerodynamic design, the wind noise level is always minimal. 

There is a "single button record" feature that's really easy to use and saves a lot of time.

When it comes to video recording, the camera brings you three options: 720p, 960p and 1080p. 

In addition, it also comes with additional features like dual "file recording" which creates an additional, smaller video with every HD recording to facilitate easier sharing and uploading.

While useful under certain circumstances, it, by and large, seems like an unnecessary feature that ends up additional steps in the workflow.

Overall, the best aspect about Polaroid XS100 HD specs is its easy setup and simple handling - especially when compared to products such as the Contour Roam or the GoPro Hero lineup.

It's not the cheapest in its league but certainly brings you a really good specs-to-price ratio.