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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.
MSRP $700.00
Release date January, 2007
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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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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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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-HD2
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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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
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
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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-HD2
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Canon PowerShot TX1
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MSRP $799.00
Released January, 2007
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- records in high quality (for standard definition)
- easy to use
Cons
- shoots in standard definition only
- poor in low light
- poor battery life
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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Canon DC50
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-HD2
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Kodak Zx1
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April 19, 2007
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- 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)
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- Records 720p HD content
- Small, light design (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.4", 0.5 lb)
- HDMI interface
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- Great macro capability especially with image stabilization
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VPC, HD, 2, VPCHD, HD2, VPCHD2
