Canon PowerShot TX1

A direct competitor to the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2, the Canon PowerShot TX1 is a compact camcorder that records 720p HD content at 30fps and can take still photos at 7.1 megapixels. It does all this, while being maintaining a very compact size at 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in, weighing 0.58 lbs (262 g), and only costing $500. Early reviews of the TX1 have raised questions concerning the awkwardness of the ergonomics, and mediocrity of the image quality.

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Canon PowerShot TX1
MSRP $500.00
Release date April, 2007
Brand Canon
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Records 720p HD content
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Small, lightweight design (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in, 0.58 lbs)
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Takes 7.1 megapixel still photos
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Inexpensive: retails for $500
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Awkward design; tough to hold
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Noisy at high ISO levels
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Mediocre image quality
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Short recording times on expensive memory cards
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Details

The PowerShot TX1 records its content on removable flash media supporting SD, the newer high-density SDHC, MultiMedia and MMCPlus memory cards. Out of the box, it includes a 32 MB MMCPlus memory card. With SDHC you can upgrade your capacity in the range from 4GB to 32GB. Here is a summary of the data rates for the various recording modes:

resolution: 1280x720 640x480 320x240
fps: 30 30 LP 30 30 LP 60 30
kb/sec: 4,480 2,280 1,920 1,020 1,370 746
sec/GB: 192
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The PowerShot TX1 includes optical image stabilization, and makes use of the DIGIC III chip to improve image quality, speed up response times, and improve energy efficiency resulting in longer battery life. Released April, 2007.

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Competitors

Canon PowerShot TX1 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Camcorders »
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700

MSRP  $600.00    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • 720p recording in MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format
  • Good price for its features
  • Included cradle has many output options including HDMI
  • Improved compression means more recording on a single SD card
Cons
  • Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
  • Could do with a faster lens.
ProSCORE
4 reviews
89
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Canon PowerShot TX1 0% vs. vote Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 100%
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

MSRP  $1,000.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
  • Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
  • 1080i only - no 1080p
  • Still image quality is not that sharp
  • Slow autofocus
ProSCORE
18 reviews
57
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Canon PowerShot TX1 0% vs. vote Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 100%
Aiptek A-HD 720p

Aiptek A-HD 720p

MSRP  $129.00    Released  August, 2007
Pros
  • Hundreds of dollars less than competition
  • Strong flash
  • Video capture is actually pretty decent
Cons
  • No optical zoom
  • Annoying placement of record button
  • Records at 30 fps
ProSCORE
4 reviews
62
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Canon PowerShot TX1 100% vs. vote Aiptek A-HD 720p 0%
Kodak Zi6

Kodak Zi6

MSRP  $179.99    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • Very well priced
  • Takes SDHC cards (cheap, and high capacity)
  • Uses AA batteries - can be replaced on-the-go, rechargeable
Cons
  • Very poor low light capabilities
  • No wind noise cancellation
  • No microphone input
ProSCORE
4 reviews
62
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vote Canon PowerShot TX1   vs. vote Kodak Zi6  
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2

MSRP  $700.00    Released  January, 2007
Pros
  • Records 720p HD content
  • Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
  • HDMI interface
  • Uses SD cards as its storage media (includes 4GB)
  • Great macro capability especially with image stabilization
Cons
  • Questionable image quality (soft, bland)
ProSCORE
3 reviews
89
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Canon PowerShot TX1 100% vs. vote Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

The fact that it records HD and can fit in a deck of playing cards while costing only $500 is very attractive. I have my issues with the short recording times, and I believe that it would be awkward to hold. That aside, this product will be sure to turn a few heads.
Apr 19, 2007 11:33am
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Pros

  • Records 720p HD content
  • Small, lightweight design (3.5 x 2.4 x 1.1 in, 0.58 lbs)
  • Takes 7.1 megapixel still photos
  • Inexpensive: retails for $500

Cons

  • Awkward design; tough to hold
  • Noisy at high ISO levels
  • Mediocre image quality
  • Short recording times on expensive memory cards

Comments

"The fact that it records HD and can fit in a deck of playing cards while costing only $500 is very attractive. I have my issues with the short recording times, and I believe that it would be awkward to hold. That aside, this product will be sure to turn a few heads."

Competitors

Erik prefers Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000, Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 over Canon PowerShot TX1
Erik prefers Canon PowerShot TX1 over Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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