Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 Camcorder Review

Sanyo VPC-CG10 versus Kodak Zx1
• The CG10 offers significantly more accurate color and far less noise in bright light • The Kodak has better low light sensitivity • The CG10 has manual controls, 5x optical zoom, flip-out LCD panel, digital image stabilization, and a flash • Still photos are a lot better on the CG10 • The Kodak offers the convenience of AA batteries, an HDMI output, and built-in editing software • The Kodak is smaller and easier to use.
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When it comes to capturing video and stills in bright, indoor lighting, there can be no question that the Sanyo VPC-CG10 comes out on top. The Kodak Zx1 struggled in many types of indoor lighting and had substantial amounts of grainy noise in all conditions. The CG10 also has a lot of bells and whistles that you simply don't get from the Kodak: loads of manual controls, a 5x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, a flip-out LCD panel, and a flash.

The Zx1 does have one significant asset that the CG10 lacks: low light video performance. The Zx1's image in dim lighting is considerably brighter than that of the CG10. So, if you do a lot of shooting in bars and nightclubs, the Kodak has a major advantage. There's also something to be said for the ultracompact design and streamlined user interface of the Zx1. For a complete novice, the Kodak will probably be a less intimidating piece of technology to use. And the inclusion of standard mini-HDMI/mini-USB jacks, a 60i frame rate, and easy built-in software are a some more compelling reasons to choose the cheaper Zx1.

	Comparison Specs
	Sanyo VPC-CG10	Kodak Zx1
Price	$199.99	$149.99
Primary Recording Media	SD/SDHC memory cards	SD/SDHC memory cards
Secondary Recording Media	40MB internal memory	30MB internal memory
Image Sensor	1/2.33-inch CMOS	1/4.5-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	8.28 Megapixels	1.6 Megapixels
Mic Input	None	None
LCD	3-inch / 230,000-pixel display	2.0-inch display
Viewfinder	None	None
Weight	188g (6.63 oz.)	152g (5.36 oz.)
Dimensions	38 x 112.8 x 72mm (1.5 x 4.44 x 2.83 inches)	55 x 103 x 24mm (2.17 x 4.06 x 0.94 inches)
HD	Yes	Yes
Frame Rates	720/30p, 480/60p, 480/30p	720/30p, 720/60p
Compression	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Maximum Bitrate	9 Mbps	Unknown
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)

Sanyo VPC-CG10 Color Comparisons
Sanyo VPC-CG10	Kodak Zx1

Color Performance Scores