Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Product Specs
Sanyo may not be as popular here in the states as it is in Japan, but the latest high definition model from the Xacti series is as worthy as any mid-range consumer camcorder from the major manufacturers. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 offers strong overall video performance, excellent low light sensitivity and color, robust manual controls, and a wide range of still photography options... all for an expected retail price of around $600.
It also has some details that will impress even the most serious videophiles: an accessory shoe, headphone and microphone jacks, and a 40.5mm filter. It's the unconventional upright design (without a hand strap), cumbersome menu system, and lack of on-board AV ports that might scare off would-be adopters. If you can get past these flaws, you'll find a high definition camcorder at an affordable price that's well worth your consideration.
| Sanyo VPC-HD2000- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 599.99 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Memory Card |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | 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) | 60p, 60i, 30p |
| Primary Audio Format | AAC (Stereo) |
| Primary Media | Memory Card |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Slider |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 16 x |
| Digital Zoom | 100 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Control Type(s) | Laser Touch |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 13 |
| Manual Aperture | Yes |
| Manual Aperture Steps | 10 |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 1.80 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 8.00 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | Yes |
| Manual Shutter Speed Steps | 5 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/30 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/250 |
| Manual White Balance | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | Image Settings (Normal, Vivid, Soft, Soft & Vivid) |
| Low Light Mode(s) | High-Sensitivity/ Lamp mode |
| Scene Mode(s) | Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow & Beach, Fireworks, Lamp |
| Other Manual Control(s) | Noise Reduction, Super Macro |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4:3 - 4000 x 3000, 3264 x 2448; 16:9 - 3264 x 1840, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Still Image Quality Option(s) | Low Compression and Standard Compression (available for 3264 x 2448 only) |
| Flash | Yes |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | No |
| Self Timer | No |
| Manual ISO | Yes |
| Manual ISO Steps | 7 |
| ISO Minimum | 50 |
| ISO Maximum | 32000 |
| Continuous Shot | Yes |
| Bracketing | Yes |
| Still Media | SD/SDHC Card |
| Still Media Included | None |
| Body Type | Upright |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 311.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 90.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 112.60 mm |
| Length (mm) | 54.50 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black, Gold |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.70 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 | Yes |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | Yes |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| External Microphone input | Yes |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Docking Station | Yes (sold separately) |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Replaces | VPC-HD1010 |
| Included Battery | DB-L50 |
| Sanyo VPC-HD2000 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 10.06 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 9.53 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 9.20 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 10.90 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 10.59 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 9.79 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 7.70 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 9.83 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 7.00 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 5.00 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 7.00 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 8.02 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 5.00 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 3.77 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 4.25 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 7.30 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 8.50 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 8.00 | 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 | 11.71 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 5.50 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 5.25 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 0.00 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 8.07 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 5.60 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 7.99 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 3.75 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 4.00 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 4.55 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 4.25 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 2.50 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 238 | ||
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