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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Colour & Noise Performance
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03.Motion & Sharpness Performance
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04.Low Light Performance
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05.Compression & Media
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06.Manual Controls
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07.Still Features
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08.Handling & Use
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09.Playback & Connectivity
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10.Audio & Other Features
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11.Sony MHS-PM1 Comparison
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12.Kodak Zx1 Comparison
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13.Sanyo VPC-CG10 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Specs and Ratings
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17.Comments
Flip Video Flip UltraHD
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Conclusion
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
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 | ||
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| 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 | |||
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| Flip UltraHD 100% Crop |
Sanyo VPC-CG10 100% Crop |
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| Required Illumination * |
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| * the lower the lux required, the better the performance |
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