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Flip UltraHD versus Sanyo VPC-CG10
• The CG10 has superior bright light performance, but the Flip has the advantage in low light
• The UltraHD has a convenient built-in USB arm, built-in editing software, an HDMI output, and AA batteries
• The CG10 has surprisingly good still photo capabilities; the Flip has none at all
• The CG10 has loads of manual controls, digital image stabilisation, 5x optical zoom
• The Flip is easier to use than anything we've ever seen
Kodak Zx1 Comparison (Page 14 of 17) Conclusion

The Sanyo VPC-CG10 and the latest from Pure Digital's Flip series—the Flip UltraHD—are a close race. The Sanyo has a slew of manual controls, superior colour and noise in bright light, and a surprisingly strong still photo functionality. The UltraHD is a breeze to use, has much better low light sensitivity, and convenient built-in editing software. Motion also looks better on the UltraHD, with less compression artefacting.

For most people, this choice will be quite simple. People that want something that is elegant and easy to use will buy the Flip. If you want something that is a little more robust, the Sanyo is a bargain. What if you want the flexibility of the CG10 but need good low light performance? Then you might have a little more trouble choosing between the two.

  Comparison Specs
 
  Flip UltraHD Sanyo VPC-CG10
Price £159.99 £229.99
Primary Recording Media 8 GB internal memory SD/SDHC memory cards
Secondary Recording Media None 128 MB of internal memory
Image Sensor 1/4.5-inch CMOS 1/2.33-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count Unknown 8.28 Megapixels
Mic Input None None
LCD 2.0-inch 3-inch with 230,000 pixel display
Viewfinder None None
Weight 170.1g
188g
Dimensions 56 x 108 x 30mm
38 x 112,8 x 72mm
HD Yes Yes
Frame Rates 720/30p 720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p
Compression MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Maximum Bitrate 9 Mbps 9 Mbps
Optical Zoom None 5x
Battery AA (ships w/ battery pack,
rechargeable via USB arm)
Removable lithium-ion rechargeable
(rechargeable via wall-plug adapter)
Stabilization None None


  Scores
  Flip UltraHD Sanyo VPC-CG10
Colour 6.46 11.59
Noise 10.86 10.4
Video Sharpness 9.34 8.2
Low Light Sensitivity 9.04 0.8
Low Light Colour 7.32 9.2
Low Light Noise 11.34 10.29
Battery Life 99 minutes 80 minutes
Ease of Use 8.5 4.5

 

Bright Light Crop Comparisons
Flip UltraHD
100% Crop
Sanyo VPC-CG10
100% Crop

 

Required Illumination *
* the lower the lux required, the better the performance

 

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