Reviews of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 (pink)
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CNET Review
The Good: Very good 720p HD video for its class; 5x optical zoom; nice LCD; full featured for an inexpensive minicamcorder.
The Bad: Component cable not included; slow AF, still-camera performance; poor photo quality; pistol grip not for everyone.
The Bottom Line: Sanyo's dual-camera Xacti VPC-CG10 has the design and features to easily shoot both HD-quality movies and 10-megapixel photos, but slow performance and mediocre photos keep it from being a solid do-it-all device.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
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macworld.com
Review Summary: The '00 Xacti is a pistol-grip style camcorder that comes in black or pink. With its flip-out 3-inch LCD, extensive system of menus, 5x optical zoom, electronic image stabilization, ability to shoot 10 megapixel stills (with flash, if desired), and ...
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: Beginners can ease themselves gently into use of the CG10 but the more experienced may be put off by the level of hand holding offered
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v3.co.uk
Review Summary: Beginners can ease themselves gently into use of the CG10 but the more experienced may be put off by the level of hand holding offered
Manufacturer: Sanyo
Part number: VPC-CG10P
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 720p
- Digital Zoom 12 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.33"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 4 lux
- Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-4
- Special Effects Sepia, Cosmetic, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Electronic
- Min Shutter Speed 2 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Lamp, Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Cloudy, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 10 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 10 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 10 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 12 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (50-400)
- Exposure Compensation ±1.8 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Face Detection Yes
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card
- Integrated Memory 40 MB
- Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000, JPEG 3648 x 2736, JPEG 3648 x 2056, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 720, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Flash card
Camera Flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 4
- Effective Flash Range 1.6 ft - 7.5 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.8 mm - 34 mm - F/3.5-3.7
- Focal Length 6.8 mm - 34 mm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-3.7
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Optical Zoom 5 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Min focal length 6.8 mm
- Max focal length 34 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in neutral density filter
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 1-100cm
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Built-in speaker, Contrast control, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, 16:9 widescreen mode, Progressive scanning, In-camera red-eye fix, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, Display brightness control
- Included Accessories Lens cap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS) - 3 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sanyo DB-L80
- Supported Battery 1 x Sanyo DB-L80 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 700 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 30 - 90%
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.5 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 6 oz
User Opinions
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