Sanyo VPC-HD1 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Apr 5, 2006 12:00 PM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto/Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio/Playback/Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons/Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
Low Price 289.95
CCD Size 1/2.5
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 5360000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 5360000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 0
CCD Effective Pixels Still 5100000
CCD Count 1
Special Video Processing Primary Color Filter
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 3680x2760
Still Media SD
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 0.00
Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
fstop Minimum 8.00
fstop Maximum 3.50
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes Lamp Program AE mode
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 100.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type joystick
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 6
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/30
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, manual, auto
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 4
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.20
LCD Pixels 210000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type none
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Ultra compact
Weight 210.00
Width 80.00
Height 119.00
Length 36.00
Included Battery Life 60.00
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 1280x720
Progressive Scan
Recording Format MPEG4
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 0.00
Body Color Grey
Video Light
Included Software Sanyo Software Pack 7.3
Image Stabilization electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 7.20 4
Video Resolution 21.30 1.5
Front 8.00 0.2
Right 3.00 0.3
Back 4.50 0.25
Left 7.00 0.2
Top 5.50 0.15
Automatic Control 6.50 0.5
Overall Manual Control 4.50 0.6
Zoom 5.00 0.75
Focus 5.75 0.7
Exposure 5.00 0.65
Shutter Speed 6.50 0.6
White Balance 7.00 0.55
Gain 5.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 3.00 1
Still Features 8.50 0.8
Still Resolution 20.10 1
Still Performance 9.50 1.2
Low Light Performance 3.75 4
Zoom Ratio 10.00 0.5
Wide Angle 10.40 0.8
VCR Mode 5.00 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 4.50 0.6
Audio 6.00 1
Handling 2.00 1.25
Portability 9.00 0.8
Battery 6.70 1
Compression 5.00 0.5
Media 5.50 0.4
Editing 4.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 6.00 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 0.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 6.00 0.8
Other Features 6.00 0.7
Value 2.00 1.25
Total214.045 
 




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