
Both devices carry similar lens positioning and both use similar types of housing and mounting options, so once tucked away in a waterproof case, they appear pretty close in design terms. It's designed as a compact rectangular box, just as the GoPro is, and it's easy to point out the similarities. Although the Camileo X-Sports is Toshiba's first action cam, the company isn't new to video cameras and it shows as the quality of the footage that it produces is very good. One glance and you can see where the Camileo X-Sports has taken inspiration from.

But is it the ultimate action camera? We put it through its paces to find out.

The Toshiba X-Sports is priced to undercut the latest GoPro Hero3+, as well as challenge feature set and bundle in a load of accessories. The biggest name, and the device to beat, is undoubtedly GoPro with its Hero series, which has become synonymous with action video.

Sports cameras aren't new devices, though, and have been available in a number of different formats over the years. Toshiba is wading into the increasingly crowded sportscam market, taking on GoPro and Contour with the Toshiba Camileo X-Sports. (Pocket-lint) - Sports cameras have attracted a lot of interest in recent times, with the Camileo X-Sports marking Toshiba's first foray into the market.
