Sanyo VPC-HD1000 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 231 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the control panel. The color also impresses, but many are less positive about the viewfinder.

Control panel, Color, Design, Battery

Viewfinder, Connectivity, Interface

Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 82/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Sanyo VPC-HD1000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

Hands down, the HD 1000 gets its highest marks for coolness. Whip it out at the next family reunion and envy will fill the air. This camera is genuinely stylish; add in its light weight and small size and it becomes a very useful little tool

Looks great Multiple outputs provide flexibility Truly ergonomic

Awkward manual focus / exposure controls Noisy image in low light Onboard mic slightly tinny Video out only on docking station

Good HD camera for home users and hobbyists. Professionals will want more control.

Sanyo's HD offering imbues a classic cam with quality video performance.

Very good video quality, Well-placed, easy to use controls, Ultralight, pistol-grip design, Sharp 4-MP still photos

Difficult to hold steady, Some tearing in video

Even with a skimpy software package that includes Nero 7 Essentials and Ulead MovieFactory 5.0 SE, the HD1000 is an excellent buy. We love the portability and video quality, and even the option to shoot stills while recording video. (The cam's 4-MP ...

Sanyo developed a new high-speed image processing engine to handle the high capacity demands of Full HD data. This engine utilizes Sanyo's proprietary codec, enabling Full HD compatibility with the AVC/H.264 format, and makes it possible to do with ...

Incorporating the latest high-definition CMOS sensor, the Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder captures full 1080i high-definition video (1920x1080) at 60 frames-per-second. Designed to record the rich and vibrant colors of real life, the HD1000 also captures ...

For those looking for a sleek and functional HD camcorder in a nice little package the Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1000 is looking like a great contender. With a nice 2.7" swing out LCD display to view what's going on as well a functional SD/SDHC card slot you ...

World's smallest and lightest 1080i HD camcorder is great for video podcasting to your site.

A lot of photographers we know are having their assistants record their photo shoots and then posting the video onto their site or blog as a fun, short documentary. With the simple SD card format of the HD1000, getting these clips out of the camcorder ...

The HD1000 is the largest model in the Xacti range, and the most expensive, with a bigger lens and body than its smaller cousin, the HD700. It's still smaller than most camcorders, though, and its relative bulk comes with some benefits. The larger ...

Are you feeling lucky? Pistol grip design makes this a fun and easy camcorder to use.

A good price coupled with outstanding image quality - a good budget alternative to the Panasonic HDC-HS9

Despite its size, it's just as comfortable to hold and use as the HD700. The buttons may be more plentiful, but they still all fall conveniently under the thumb, so it's simple to use the camcorder with one hand

Great video, tons of features, easy to use... if only there was a PAL-friendly version

So good is the HD1000 on paper that, if it were human, we'd marry it on the strength of its personal ad. Sanyo's managed to squeeze on a hot shoe so you can add a video light, a mic input so you can improve the sound, a headphone socket so you can ...

A hi-def shooter that'll capture the full beauty of your visage