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The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 ($600) released in late-October 2007 is the latest HD camcorder in the Sanyo Xacti line. Sanyo claims that this is the smallest 720p camcorder in the world weighing only 6.7 oz (189 g) and occupying a volume of only 171 cc. Along with the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 (records 1080i, $1000), Sanyo has made significant improvements to their Xacti line that included the earlier Sanyo Xacti HD-2. It is a tapeless camcorder that records both video and still on a SD/SDHC memory card. It consumes very little power at 4 Watts and will give you about 2 hours of battery life with its included battery.
MSRP $600.00
Release date October, 2007
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Features
- 720p SD/SDHC memory card camcorder
- smallest 720p camcorder in the world
- 1/2.5" CCD sensor with 7.38 megapixels (1 divided by 2.5 inch: 0.4 inch)
- 4.08 MP movies
- 7.1 MP still photos
- video format: MPEG-4 AVH/H.264 format (same as YouTube)
- face chaser technology recognized up to 12 faces for autofocus
- sensitivity: up to ISO 3200
- 5X optical zoom
- 2.7" widescreen LCD
- includes a docking cradle with HDMI, component, S-Video, Composite outputs
- records at either 6 Mbps or 9 Mbps
- record time: 2 hours @ 9 Mbps on a 8 GB memory card
- interface: USB 2.0
- size: (171 cubic cm)
- weight: 6.7 oz (189 g)
- available in silver, red, and brown
- release date: October 20, 2007
- MSRP: $599
The DMX-HD700 is an affordable, tiny camcorder with an impressive featureset geared towards consumers wanting a very compact camcorder that can easily share and upload videos over the Internet. Its default recording mode is MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 which most video sharing sites (ie. YouTube) use. It was released in the US on October 20th, 2007 for a retail price of $599.
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
• Sanyo Xacti HD700 7MP MPEG-4 High Definition 720p Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Brown)
• Xacti VPC-HD700 SD/SDHC Camcorder - Brown
UPC: 086483069307
EAN: 086483069307
MPN: VPCHD700BR
Competitors
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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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-HD700
33%
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000
67%
MSRP $229.99
Released December, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- full 720p high definition video
- 8GB of built in capacity
- easy to use, upload or playback
Cons
- no expansion slots for further memory
- no optical zoom
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
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Creative Vado HD
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-HD700
100%
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Flip Video Ultra
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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-HD700
100%
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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-HD700
100%
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Aiptek GO-HD
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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
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700
100%
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Aiptek A-HD 720p
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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-HD700
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Canon DC50
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-HD700
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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-HD700
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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-HD700
vs.
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-HD700
vs.
JVC Everio GZ-MG880
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-HD700
100%
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2
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Reviews
October 17, 2008
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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
- Very compact and lightweight
- Low power consumption with decent battery life
- useful 5X zoom avoids distortion associated with high zoom lenses.
Cons
- Could do with a faster lens.
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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
- Very compact and lightweight
- Low power consumption with decent battery life
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
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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
- Very compact and lightweight
Cons
- Lens is a very small diameter and is only X5. Same lens as used to be on HD2 would fare much better.
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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
- Very compact and lightweight
- Low power consumption with decent battery life
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