Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 is a compact high definition camcorder. Shooting at full 1080p the VPC-HD1010 outputs AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 to its 40MB internal memory or loaded SDHC card (an 8GB card can contain up to 1 hour and 27 minutes of 1080p footage). The VPC-HD1010 takes 4MP JPEG still photos at the same eight resolution modes enabled in video mode. While a considerably advanced HD camcorder, without using an SDHC card, the 40MB onboard flash seems spartan, only allowing a user to record less than a minute of full 1080p footage. The VPC-HD1010 has a respectable battery life of 125 minutes, or just over 2 hours.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010
MSRP $799.99
Release date July, 2008
Brand Sanyo
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Pros:
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Face detection feature
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HDMI output
+3agreedisagree

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Improved bitrate to 14 mbps; up from 12 mbps in the HD-1000
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Comfortable upright grip
+2agreedisagree

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extremely small and compact
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Improved low-light sensitivity
+1agreedisagree

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Very practical - Works well with Samsung ln52a750. Playback w/ Wiselink (SD-USB adapter) is very easy
+1agreedisagree

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records in full high definition (1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps, 1080i/60fps, 720i/60fps)
+1agreedisagree

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great controls and UI
+1agreedisagree

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4MP still images
+1agreedisagree

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fixes many issues found with the earlier HD1000
+1agreedisagree

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10x optical zoom
+1agreedisagree

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utilizes affordable, easy to find, and capacious SDHC storage
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300 fps slow motion
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Not that many improvements over previous generation
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Highly compressed video with quite a bit of digital artifacting
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Because of its light weight, video gets shaky when zoomed to 10x.
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Compared to Sony, low-light video quality is poor
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videos taken in 1080p has some problem
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expensive for the average consumer
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poor image stabilization
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no internal storage (40MB doesn't count)
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Specs

  • CCD: 1/2.5", 4MP
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps
  • Screen: 2.7" LCD, 230K pixel
  • Zoom: 10x optical, 10x digital
  • Tape type: SDHC (not included) + internal 40MB
  • Interface: touch
  • Battery life: 125 minutes
  • Built in flash

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Canon Vixia HF10

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MSRP  $1,099.00    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • Compact design
  • Great video quality
  • Great low light performer
  • Internal memory is good size
Cons
  • 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.
ProSCORE
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78
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Flip Video Ultra

Flip Video Ultra

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
ProSCORE
11 reviews
60
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JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3

JVC HD Everio GZ-HD3

MSRP  $1,300.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • supports affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC cards for expansion
  • 60GB of internal storage
  • 3 CCD sensor technology
Cons
  • expensive
  • cheaper lens than the one found on the upgraded HD7
  • no focus ring (as found on the upgraded HD7)
ProSCORE
1 review
64
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Samsung SC-HMX10

Samsung SC-HMX10

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
ProSCORE
2 reviews
81
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 100% vs. vote Samsung SC-HMX10 0%
Aiptek Action HD

Aiptek Action HD

MSRP  $199.99    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • Excellent High Definition Video quality
  • afforadable price
  • 60 FPS
Cons
  • auto focus system is poor
  • microphone is way too sensitive
  • camcorder design could have been improved
ProSCORE
3 reviews
54
Vote! (1 vote)
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Comments

1.  avatar baypharm said:

The 40mb onboard storage is a joke. And the 300 fields (not frames) for slow motion is not available in high definition mode. The only good thing is the 1080p 30fps upgrade.
Aug 04, 2008 2:17pm
2.  avatar Rowland said:

Did you set the bar too high? This camcorder did make my expectations and I'm very happy with the overall quality. I'm now looking for an extra batteries and headphones. Need to some recommendation.
Aug 06, 2008 12:42am
3.  avatar Symbol said:

I found warehouse123.com have good price on both HD1010 and DB-L50 battery, I'll recommend buy from them. Regarding headphones suggestion, you may check out the Sony EX76LP.

Aug 07, 2008 8:13pm
4.  avatar rkooris said:

I have owned this camera since mid-July. Resolution and color fidelity/depth are excellent at most quality levels. Very happy with everything about it with one exception. The "full HD" 1080p options play back fine on the camera. However, I have not been able to discover a way to import this high bit rate AVCH264 video to FCP Express or iMovie HD. When I import, the clip shows up is green and audio is present but no video. Lower resolutions (everything up to 1280x720) imports fine and looks spectacular on playback. I have written to Sanyo service three times and gotten an acknowledgment from them each time that they received my question and would respond in 24 hours but no one ever responds. I suspect Sanyo got out in front of themselves, implementing a level 10 MPEG standard before anyone had worked out interfaces for import. If anyone has solved this problem, I'd love to find the answer. And I'd like a phone number for Sanyo corporate......RK
Sep 01, 2008 11:32am
5.  avatar Rowland said:

Experience with the Sanyo-branded converter lens? I want to order this Sanyo wide-angle lens
Sep 30, 2008 1:18am
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Yale

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May 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
64
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7 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • extremely small and compact
  • records in full high definition (1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps, 1080i/60fps, 720i/60fps)
  • great controls and UI
  • 4MP still images
  • fixes many issues found with the earlier HD1000
  • 10x optical zoom
  • utilizes affordable, easy to find, and capacious SDHC storage

Cons

  • Not that many improvements over previous generation
  • expensive for the average consumer
  • poor image stabilization
  • no internal storage (40MB doesn't count)

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rslusser1096

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April 10, 2009
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75
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6 pros
2 cons
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Erik

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July 27, 2008
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75
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6 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Face detection feature
  • HDMI output
  • Improved bitrate to 14 mbps; up from 12 mbps in the HD-1000
  • Comfortable upright grip
  • Improved low-light sensitivity
  • 300 fps slow motion

Cons

  • Not that many improvements over previous generation
  • Highly compressed video with quite a bit of digital artifacting

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vijayl

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December 23, 2008
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4 pros
3 cons
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Pros

  • Face detection feature
  • HDMI output
  • extremely small and compact
  • Very practical - Works well with Samsung ln52a750. Playback w/ Wiselink (SD-USB adapter) is very easy

Cons

  • Because of its light weight, video gets shaky when zoomed to 10x.
  • Compared to Sony, low-light video quality is poor
  • videos taken in 1080p has some problem

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fractalhorizon

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October 17, 2008
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ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
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Pros

  • Face detection feature
  • HDMI output
  • Improved bitrate to 14 mbps; up from 12 mbps in the HD-1000
  • Comfortable upright grip
  • Improved low-light sensitivity
  • 300 fps slow motion

Cons

  • Not that many improvements over previous generation

Competitors

fractalhorizon prefers Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1010 over Aiptek Action HD, Samsung SC-HMX10, Flip Video Ultra
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