Sanyo VPC-CG10 Product Specs
Most camcorders under $200 these days are ultracompact, iPod-like devices that were designed to compete with the popular Flip series of camcorders. Sanyo's model for more budget-conscious consumers is the Xacti VPC-CG10, an update of last year's CG9. With it upright, pistol-grip design, the CG10 is really a slimmer, simpler version of the VPC-HD2000 we reviewed earlier this year.
Though it may be in the same price category as the Flip UltraHD and its clones, there are plenty of things that set the CG10 apart, for good and for bad. While the sometimes mystifying interface isn't nearly as simple to use as the Flip cams, the Xacti offers a wealth of manual controls, digital image stabilization, and 5x optical zoom. It also has superior bright light video performance and impressive still photos that far outstrip the competition. If you want the easiest video recording possible, the Flip series may be a better choice. But our experience both inside and outside the lab proved that you get a lot more camcorder for your money with the VPC-CG10.
*Update: The Vixia HF S11 was ultimately selected as our 2009 runner-up for Ultracompact Camcorder of the Year. To see why we selected it and read about our other 2009 awards, "check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards":http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Camcorderinfo-com-Select-Awards-2009-37268.htm.*
| Sanyo VPC-CG10- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 199.99 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Ultra-compact |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Ultracompact, Basic Budget |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| SD Video Format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Frame Rate(s) | 720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p |
| Primary Audio Format | AAC (Stereo) |
| Primary Media | Memory Card |
| Secondary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Included Media Capacity | 40 MB internal flash memory |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | HD-SHQ (9Mbps), TV-HR (6Mbps), TV-SHQ (3Mbps) |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Slider |
| Optical Zoom | 5 x |
| Digital Zoom | 12 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Control Type(s) | Joystick |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 13 |
| Manual Aperture | Yes |
| Manual Aperture Steps | 5 |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 8.00 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 3.50 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual Shutter Speed Steps | 8 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/30 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1500 |
| Manual White Balance | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Manual Gain | Yes |
| Manual Gain Steps | 6 |
| Manual Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | Normal, Vivid, Soft, Soft and Vivid |
| Low Light Mode(s) | High-Sensitivity/ Lamp mode |
| Scene Mode(s) | Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow & Beach, Fireworks, Lamp |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4000 x 3000, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Flash | Yes |
| Flash Settings | Auto, forced flash, off |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Manual ISO | Yes |
| Manual ISO Steps | 6 |
| ISO Minimum | 50 |
| ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Continuous Shot | Yes |
| Bracketing | No |
| Still Media | SD/SDHC |
| Still Media Included | 40 MB internal memory |
| Body Type | Upright, ultra-compact |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 188.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 38.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 112.80 mm |
| Length (mm) | 72.00 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black, Pink, Ivory |
| LCD Size (inches) | 3.00 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 230000 pixels |
| Touch Screen | No |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | No |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Headphone output | No |
| External Microphone input | No |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | No |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | No |
| Docking Station | No |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Sister Model Up | VPC-HD2000 |
| Sister Model Down | VPC-CG9 |
| Included Battery | DB-L80 |
| Sanyo VPC-CG10 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 11.59 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 10.40 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 10.20 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 4.95 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 8.20 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 9.20 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 0.80 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 10.29 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 7.60 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 5.25 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 6.00 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 9.32 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 4.00 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 2.55 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 4.25 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 7.30 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 8.50 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 8.60 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 8.00 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 5.00 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 4.50 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 12.00 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 4.50 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 5.25 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 0.00 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 12.68 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 4.00 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 8.58 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 3.75 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 4.00 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 0.75 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 1.25 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 211 | ||
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