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The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 is an ultra-compact HD camcorder that can record Full HD video at 1920 x 1080 resolutions, and is also capable of taking 8 megapixel still photos. It is a tapeless design, recording all video and phtoo content to removable SDHC flash cards. The VPC-HD1000 records in a MP4 data format compressed to a 12 Mbps data rate at Full HD, allowing you to record about 85 minutes of video on an 8 GB memory card. A major selling point for this camcorder is its miniscule weight and size, weighing only 9.5 oz (268 g) and fits in the palm of your hand.
MSRP $1,000.00
Release date September, 2007
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Features
- SD/SDHC memory card camcorder
- records full definition at 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 1/2.5" CCD sensor (1 divided by 2.5 inch = 0.4 inch)
- 2.7" widescreen LCD (230K pixels)
- video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 codec (.MP4 file format)
- 10X optical zoom
- 8 MP still photos
- face chaser technology recognized up to 12 faces for autofocus
- quality settings:
- HD: 1920x1080 (12 Mbps ), 1280x720 (12 Mbps)
- SD (MPEG2): 640 x 480 (3 or 6 Mbps), 320x240
- interface: USB 2.0
- battery life: 2 hours continuous shooting (4.2 W power consumption)
- record time: 85 min. of Full HD on an 8 GB memory card.
- available in silver and black
- weight: 9.5 oz. (268 g)
- volume: 16.6 cubic in. (272 cubic cm)
- release date: mid-September, 2007
- MSRP: ~$1000
Criticisms
The VPC-HD1000 camcorder has generated significant buzz in the camcorder industry because of its Full HD recording capabilities in such a small package for a decent price. However, it has suffered from criticisms concerning the quality of its video due to the aggressive compression employed on the Full HD recording. Video is compressed to a 12 Mbps in a MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 data format, compared to a nominal rate of 1.5 - 3 Gbps for Full HD video. This compression has reportedly introduced visual artifacts, especially in situations of fast motion.
While Sanyo has been criticised for adopting the relatively new ISO standard MP4 file format which is not natively suported by older Windows video editing software, free and open sorce conversion tools (like mp4cam2avi available from http://mp4cam2avi.sourceforge.net/ ) exist to convert MP4 to proprietary AVI format without any loss of quality.
Availability and Pricing
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 was announced soon afterwards on September 26th, 2007 and Sanyo claims is the smallest 720p camcorder in the world weight only 6.7 oz (189 g). The original MSRP for the VPC-HD1000 was around $1000, but is selling online for around $600-$700.
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
• Sanyo Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
• Xacti HD1000 4MP MPEG4 High Definition 1080i Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
UPC: 086483066832
EAN: 086483068836
MPN: VPC-HD1000
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
• Xacti HD1000 HD Camcorder
UPC: 086483068836
MPN: VPCHD1000BK
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $99.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Great video quality
- Compact design
- Internal memory is good size
Cons
- No charging cradle
- Awkward joystick placement on left of flip-out LCD screen
- Video on internal memory is a pain to download, must be connected to AC or it does not let you download video over the USB??? SDHC cards are easier to deal with, and cost very little. The HF100 is the identical camera less the internal memory, save your money and the headaches, get the HF100 and a couple SDHC cards and good SDHC card reader for a few hundred dollars less.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Canon Vixia HF10
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MSRP $799.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 3CCD recording
- Very small and lightweight
- HDMI output
- Capable of recording FullHD 1080p @ 24 fps
- 58 hours record time on 32 GB SDHC memory card
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Panasonic HDC-SD9
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MSRP $149.00
Released September, 2007
Pros
- No software to install - built-in software is loaded in memory on the camera itself
- Easy to transfer videos to your PC and share on YouTube and email
- Built-in USB arm, so you don't need other cables
Cons
- No cap or cover to protect the lens when not in use.
- No way to upgrade memory capacity
- Video quality is decent but not great
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Flip Video Ultra
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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.
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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MSRP $500.00
Released April, 2007
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
Cons
- Awkward design; tough to hold
- Noisy at high ISO levels
- Mediocre image quality
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Canon PowerShot TX1
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MSRP $299.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Inexpensive HD camcorder
- Very compact
- HD recording - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps
Cons
- No built-in memory
- Doesn't include built-in memory or an SD card
- fits palm poorly
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Aiptek GO-HD
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MSRP $120.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- can take 8MP still shots
- 720p video at 60fps
- affordable price
- attractive enclosure
- undercuts the price of many of its competitors
Cons
- uses MicroSD instead of SD/SDHC
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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RCA Small Wonder EZ209HD
MSRP $149.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- slim and attractive enclosure
- weather resistant
- 720p at 60fps
Cons
- no included SD storage
- all plastic enclosure
- poor indoor performance (very grainy)
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Kodak Zx1
MSRP $750.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 60GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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JVC Everio GZ-MG840
MSRP $800.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- built in 120GB HDD as well as support for micro SD/SDHC cards
- 32x optical zoom
- easy to use and upload your videos after
Cons
- costs a lot - especially considering the poor technical specifications
- standard definition resolution
- compact size still cannot compare to other flash based handheld models
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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JVC Everio GZ-MG880
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MSRP $799.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Swivel grip allows the camera to tilt beyond the horizontal position
- Excellent value budget HD camcorder
- Touch screen LCD
Cons
- Manual controls are basic at best and controlled via the LCD touch screen which can be finicky
- Minimalist still photo capabilities
- Fairly compressed H.264/MPEG-4 format; not as good as AVCHD
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Samsung SC-HMX10
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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)
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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October 17, 2008
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
- Good lens
- Mac and iMovie compatible.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD recording
- H.264 codec allows for higher quality video with smaller file size.
- Uses ISO standard .MP4 format supported by both free commercial and open source software.
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
- Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
- Image stabiliser narrows field of view when engaged.
- 1080i MP4s not compatible with iMovie (requires a firmware fix)
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May 22, 2009
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Good lens
- Mac and iMovie compatible.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD recording
- good build quality
- powerful flash
- records to affordable, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC cards
- USB cradle for charging and/or use as a webcam
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- average performance in low light
- lens cap is not built-in
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- no optical image stabilization
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February 17, 2008
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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
- Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
- Image stabiliser narrows field of view when engaged.
- Records video in MP4 format not supported natively by most video software applications
- Inaccurate color with noticeable solarization and speckled noise
- Somewhat expensive
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January 7, 2009
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Decent battery life and recording times
- Good lens
- H.264 codec allows for higher quality video with smaller file size.
- Uses ISO standard .MP4 format supported by both free commercial and open source software.
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Slow autofocus
- Image stabiliser narrows field of view when engaged.
- Cradle's USB port is the size of mini-B but is proprietary instead
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July 9, 2008
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
- Mac and iMovie compatible.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD recording
- H.264 codec allows for higher quality video with smaller file size.
- Uses ISO standard .MP4 format supported by both free commercial and open source software.
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- 1080i MP4s not compatible with iMovie (requires a firmware fix)
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May 10, 2008
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
- Good lens
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD recording
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
- Records video in MP4 format not supported natively by most video software applications
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March 25, 2008
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
- Good lens
- Mac and iMovie compatible.
- Full 1920 x 1080 HD recording
- H.264 codec allows for higher quality video with smaller file size.
- Uses ISO standard .MP4 format supported by both free commercial and open source software.
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October 3, 2009
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- good build quality
Cons
- 1080i only - no 1080p
- Slow autofocus
- average performance in low light
- Records video in MP4 format not supported natively by most video software applications
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February 5, 2008
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Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Includes cradle with many output options including HDMI
- Decent battery life and recording times
Cons
- Still image quality is not that sharp
- Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
- Inaccurate color with noticeable solarization and speckled noise
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May 23, 2009
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Pros
- Mac and iMovie compatible.
Cons
- 1080i MP4s not compatible with iMovie (requires a firmware fix)
- average performance in low light
- lens cap is not built-in
- Records video in MP4 format not supported natively by most video software applications
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