Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2

The Xacti VPC-HD2 is an update of the Xacti VPC-HD1, improving its CCD and light sensitivity. The HD2 will work in as low light as 12.5 lux, whereas the HD1 needed 50 lux. Other than that, it is very similar to its predecessor; it records 720p HD content on a 4GB SD card at 30 frames/second. This quality doesn't come at the expense of size or price. The HD2 measures 4.69" x 3.15" x 1.42" and weighs 0.52 lbs, and can be found for under $700.

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
MSRP $700.00
Release date January, 2007
Brand Sanyo
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Pros:
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Records 720p HD content
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Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
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HDMI interface
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Uses SD cards as its storage media (includes 4GB)
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Great macro capability especially with image stabilization
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Questionable image quality (soft, bland)
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Details

The Xacti VPC-HD2 10x, 38mm to 380mm equivalent lens is mounted on the top of the camera, designed to be held in an upright position with a  2.2" LCD swiveling from out from the side. Records MPEG-4 video at 1,280 x 720 pixel resolution, can take still photos at 7.1 megapixel resolution, and connects to your AV equipment with an HDMI connector. This product competes with the Canon PowerShot TX1. The HD2 was released January, 2007.

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Competitors

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 is ranked 4th 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
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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
  • Visual artifacts due to aggressive video compression
ProSCORE
17 reviews
58
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Canon PowerShot TX1

Canon PowerShot TX1

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
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Kodak Zx1

Kodak Zx1

MSRP  $149.95    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • slim and attractive enclosure
  • weather resistant
  • 720p at 60fps
Cons
  • all plastic enclosure
  • poor indoor performance (very grainy)
  • no image stabilization
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Comments

1.  avatar wmacphail said:

I've had this product for three weeks and love it. I use it to do a video podcast and to shoot stills. It will become my only camera, replacing my Coolpix and Casio cams.
Apr 20, 2007 9:23am
2.  avatar Erik said:

Good points, wmacphail. I think this camera is a good choice for people who use their digital camera for video more than photos (I know a few). With this you get HD video, and amazing photos at about the same size, albeit a little more expensive.
Apr 20, 2007 11:06am
3.  avatar dakalvia said:

Are there any small digital camcorders that are water proof/resistant?
Jun 06, 2008 11:01am
4.  avatar Amanie said:

The Xacti E1 is waterproof.
Jun 06, 2008 11:30am
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Erik

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April 19, 2007
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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)

Cons

  • Questionable image quality (soft, bland)

Comments

"Good points, wmacphail. I think this camera is a good choice for people who use their digital camera for video more than photos (I know a few). With this you get HD video, and amazing photos at about the same size, albeit a little more expensive."

Competitors

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

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April 20, 2007
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Pros

  • Records 720p HD content
  • Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
  • HDMI interface

Cons

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Comments

"The Xacti E1 is waterproof."
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wmacphail

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April 20, 2007
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Pros

  • Great macro capability especially with image stabilization

Cons

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Comments

"I've had this product for three weeks and love it. I use it to do a video podcast and to shoot stills. It will become my only camera, replacing my Coolpix and Casio cams."
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