Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2000 Camcorder Review

Sanyo VPC-HD2000 versus Canon HF20
• 32GB of internal memory on the Canon HF20 is the big difference here • The HF20 has a traditional, horizontal design • 24p record mode available on the HF20 • HD2000 is about $300 cheaper, but the video performance is comparable
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In our tests, the Sanyo VPC-HD2000 trounced the Canon HF20 in nearly all performance categories—except for video resolution. The HF20 is a new camcorder from Canon that records to 32GB of internal flash memory. The camcorder is set to be an entry level HD option as it is cheaper than both last year's HF11 and the new HF S100. Still, with an MSRP of $899, the model isn't the most reasonably priced option on the HD market. While they share many of the same features, the Canon HF20 lacks some of the elite specs present on the VPC-HD2000. It has a smaller sensor, fewer effective pixels, and doesn't record natively progressive video. The HF20 does have optical image stabilization, a more traditional design, and a larger optical zoom. A better comparison for the VPC-HD2000 is probably the Canon HF200, which is identical to the HF20 except it only records to SD/SDHC cards. The HF200 retails for around $750.

	Comparison Specs
	Sanyo VPC-HD2000	Canon HF20
Price	Approx. $600	$899
Primary Recording Media	SD/SDHC memory card	32GB internal flash memory
Secondary Recording Media	None	SD/SDHC memory card
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CMOS	1/4-inch CMOS
Effective Pixel Count	5.31 Megapixels (HD video) 8.0 Megapixels (stills)	2.99 Megapixels (video) 3.31 Megapixels (stills)
Mic Input	Yes, 3.5mm	Yes, 3.5mm
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7-inch LCD with 230,000-pixel resolution	2.7-inch LCD with 211,000-pixel resolution
Weight	311g (including battery)	400g (including battery)
Dimensions	90 x 112.6 x 54.5mm	70 x 62 x 124mm
HD	Yes	Yes
Optical Zoom	10x	15x
Frame Rates	HD: 1080/60p, 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/30p SD: 240fps (448 x 336), 600fps (192 x 108)	1080/60i, 24p, 30p
Image Stabilization	Digital	Optical

Noise at 60 lux Auto
Sanyo VPC-HD2000 100% Crop	Canon HF20 100% Crop

Low Light Sensitivity: Required Illumination *

* the lower the lux required, the better the performance