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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.Flip UltraHD 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
Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10
This review is organized into 17 parts
Next: Part 1
Product Tour
Introduction
Sanyo's model for more budget-conscious consumers is the Xacti VPC-CG10, available for about £229,99. The upright, pistol-grip design differentiates the CG10 from other ultra compact camcorders with the iPod design like the Flip series. The design is not the only thing that makes the CG10 so much different from other budget camcorders.
The VPC-CG10 might not be as easy to use as the Flip camcorders, with its complicated and somewhat confusing menu system. It does, however, have plenty of manual controls and even a digital image stabilisation. Even though digital stabilisation systems are not as good as optical, it is better than having none at all. Regarding video performance in bright light, the CG10 is a lot better then the competition for under £300. The impressive colour accuracy and excellent noise levels in still photos, matches the Xacti even to expensive, top-of-the-line camcorders. Compared to the Flip and similar camcorders, the VPC-CG10 is maybe a little more complicated but definitely comes with a lot more.
| Section | The Good | The Bad |
| Product Tour | Upright design, better to hold than other ultra compacts |
Nothing of note |
| Colour & Noise Performance | Impressive colour accuracy | Nothing of note |
| Motion & Sharpness Performance | Smooth, clean motion with only slight stuttering | Sharpness is average; image riddled with artefacting |
| Low Light Performance | Impressive noise levels |
Abysmal low light sensitivity |
| Compression & Media | Records either high or standard definition videos |
No editing software included |
| Manual Controls | Auto mode is superb, various manual control options | Zoom speed not changeable, only hard increments for focus |
| Still Features | Several resolution options; colour accuracy and noise levels excellent | Plenty of oversharpening |
| Handling & Use | Small and highly portable device | Poorly designed joystick; 'Normal Menu' complicated |
| Playback & Connectivity | Nothing of note | Only a proprietary composite AV/USB connection |
| Audio & Other Features | Dual PAL/NTSC output can come in handy | No microphone input, accessory shoe, headphone jack or audio level control |
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