Sony MHS-PM1

Sony MHS-PM1 versus Sanyo VPC-CG10
• The MHS-CM1 is the sister model to the MHS-PM1. • Video performance of the two camcorders is very similar, but the MHS-CM1 has a slight edge. • CM1 has a 5x optical zoom, horizontal design, and a larger, flip-out LCD.
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Sony's MHS-PM1 simply can't compare to the CG10. The CG10 outperforms the MHS-PM1 in just about every category, except video sharpness. Bright light colour accuracy and noise are both substantially better and still photography capabilities simply blow the Webbie out of the water. You also get exponentially more options for manual image control, optical zoom, and electronic image stabilisation. So why would anyone buy the PM1? Well, it is slightly easier to use, a little more compact and, some may argue, more fashionable.

The real leg up that the PM1 offers is 1080p recording—albeit in 1440 x 1080. The Sanyo records to a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720. If your main destination is YouTube, this won't make a difference. But if you plan to make DVDs for your friends and family, the increase in resolution may be compelling.
 
Beginners will have trouble with both. The PM1 is somewhat easier to handle, but not by much. In any case it is sufficient for uploads to YouTube and other video sites, and the MHS-PM1 records with the better resolution. If you prefer to have more options and controls, the Sanyo VPC-CG10 is the better choice. In our estimation, the £30 more is worth it. The CG10 gives you a lot for that money, including superior video quality.

	Comparison Specs
	Sony MHS-PM1	Sanyo VPC-CG10
Price	£199	£229.99
Primary Recording Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo	SD/SDHC
Secondary Recording Media	12MB internal memory (mostly used for internal software)	40 MB internal memory
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CMOS	1/2.33-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	2.07 Megapixels	8.28 Megapixels
Mic Input	None	None
LCD	1.8-inch with 230,000 pixel display	3-inch with 230,000 pixel display
Viewfinder	None	None
Weight	120g with battery	188g with battery
Dimensions	55 x 103 x 24mm	38 x 112,8 x 72mm
HD	Yes	Yes
Frame Rates	1080/30p, 720/30p, 480/30p	720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p
Compression	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Maximum Bitrate	Unknown	9 Mbps
Optical Zoom	None	5x
Stabilization	None	None
Battery	Removable lithium-ion battery (rechargeable via DC wall charger)	Removable lithium-ion rechargeable (rechargeable via wall-plug adapter)

Bright Light Comparisons
Sony MHS-PM1 100% Crop	Sanyo VPC-CG10 100% Crop

Low Light Noise Score Comparison