Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 Camcorder Review

Sanyo VPC-CG10 versus Flip UltraHD
• The CG10 has superior bright light performance, but the Flip has the advantage in low light • The UltraHD has a convenient built-in USB arm, built-in editing software, an HDMI output, and AA batteries • The CG10 has surprisingly good still photo capabilities; the Flip has none at all • The CG10 has loads of manual controls, digital image stabilization, 5x optical zoom • The Flip is easier to use than anything we've ever seen
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The Sanyo VPC-CG10 and the latest from Pure Digital's Flip series—the Flip UltraHD—are a close race. Both cost about $200, but the similarities end there. The Sanyo has a slew of manual controls, superior color and noise in bright light, and some surprisingly strong still photo functionality. The UltraHD is a breeze to use, has much better low light sensitivity, and convenient built-it editing software. Motion also looks better on the UltraHD, with less compression artifacting.

For most people, this choice will be quite simple. People that want something that's elegant and easy to use will buy the Flip. If you want something that's a little more robust, the Sanyo is a bargain. What if you want the flexibility of the CG10 but need good low light performance? Then you might have a little more trouble choosing between the two.

	Comparison Specs
	Sanyo VPC-CG10	Flip UltraHD
Price	$199.99	$199.99
Primary Recording Media	SD/SDHC memory cards	8GB internal memory
Secondary Recording Media	40MB internal memory	None
Image Sensor	1/2.33-inch CMOS	1/4.5-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	8.28 Megapixels	Unknown
Mic Input	None	None
LCD	3-inch / 230,000-pixel display	2.0-inch display
Viewfinder	None	None
Weight	188g (6.63 oz.)	170.1g (6.0 oz.)
Dimensions	38 x 112.8 x 72mm (1.5 x 4.44 x 2.83 inches)	56 x 108 x 30mm (2.19 x 4.25 x 1.17 inches)
HD	Yes	Yes
Frame Rates	720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p	720/30p
Compression	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Maximum Bitrate	9 Mbps	9 Mbps
Optical Zoom	5x	None
Stabilization	Digital	None
Battery	Removable lithium-ion rechargeable (rechargeable via wall-plug adapter)	AA (ships w/ two AA batteries, rechargeable via DC wall charger)

Noise at 60 lux Auto
Sanyo VPC-CG10 100% Crop	Flip UltraHD 100% Crop

Required Illumination *

* the lower the lux required, the better the performance