Sanyo VPC-HD1000

304 reviews

Dec, 2024

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reliability (16)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 304 reviews of Sanyo VPC-HD1000. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and image quality. The size and portability also get good feedback, but many are negative about the viewfinder and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sanyo VPC-HD1000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sanyo VPC-HD1000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Sanyo VPC-HD1000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and size. The design and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the viewfinder.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sanyo VPC-HD1000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 205 user reviews of Sanyo VPC-HD1000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and image quality. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative reviews about the reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the memory.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Greg Robinson (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Camcorder

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.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan Havlik (pdnonline.com)

Object of Desire: Sanyo Xacti HD1000

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...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Xacti HD1000

Sleek and eye-catching design, user-friendly interface, above average stills capabilities

Outperformed by other HD units on the market

Despite the presence of superior alternatives on the market, the HD1000 remains an impressive and affordable HD option. As a sweet bonus, it also happens to be one of the coolest looking gadgets you'll ever own.

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sanyo Xacti HD1000

Sleek and eye-catching design, user-friendly interface, above average stills capabilities

Outperformed by other HD units on the market

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

Is it a camcorder, camera or both? It certainly looks the part but is the Xacti VPC-HD1000 a jack of all trades or a master of none?

As with Sony's consumer HD camcorders, the Sanyo relies on a CMOS sensor rather than a CCD one. Despite the HD1000's diminutive proportions, the CMOS sensor used is a hefty 1/2.5in model, with a 4-megapixel resolution. This is actually larger and with...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 review

How can a camcorder that looks like a toy, and which saves video to SD cards, produce such stunningly good high-definition pictures?

Excellent picture quality ; Impressive handling ; Good connectivity

Software update needed

Sanyo needs to update the software very quickly if users are to be able to shoot, edit and share their SD card clips. However, they’re onto a clear winner with the HD1000 – pictures are superb, handling is good and full marks for the range of...

Feb, 2008

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Sanyo HD1000 review

Sanyo's Xacti range has just got serious, with 1080i 'full HD' from a pocket-sized camcorder. This we gotta see...

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

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Rasesh Tanna (technews.in)

Sanyo Xacti HD1000

Today Sanyo announced the Xacti HD1000 with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. This is probably the smallest and the lightest full HD digital camcorder out there. The camcorder can write to SDHC memory to a 8GB memory card

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Andy Shaw (webuser.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

A new digital video camera from Sanyo designed to take full advantage of your HD-Ready TV.

If you want a camera that will handle the high resolutions that your snazzy HD-Ready TV can manage, without expecting the world of its operator, this is a great option. It isn't as expensive as some high-end non-HD cameras, though it doesn't have all...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : James Morris (pcauthority.com.au)

Sanyo VPC-HD1000

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

Oct, 2008

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