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alaScore 80

55 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews of Sanyo VPC-C5. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the design and price. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the zoom and viewfinder.

usability, portability, image quality, price, design

battery, durability, viewfinder, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sanyo VPC-C5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sanyo VPC-C5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sanyo VPC-C5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Many are critical about the usability and battery.

battery, usability

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sanyo VPC-C5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Sanyo VPC-C5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and price. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, whereas the zoom and battery get critical views.

usability, portability, image quality, price, design

durability, viewfinder, battery, zoom

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Spencer Dalziel (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5

 

When we reviewed Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C1, we were quite enamoured with the hybrid digital camera and mini-camcorder approach. We were less impressed by the lack of features. The VPC-C5 suffers from some of the same problems - but a great overhaul of...

The Xacti VPC-C5 is miles better than Sanyo's previous efforts and we won't be surprised when other manufacturers emulate the camera/camcorder hybrid formula. But remember, if you want a straightforward digicam for your £500, you'll find better elsewhere.

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : Spencer Dalziel (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5

 

When we reviewed , we were quit...

Stylish design, Robust build, Easy to Use

Jack of all trades but master of none

The Xacti VPC-C5 is miles better than Sanyo's previous efforts and we won't be surprised when other manufacturers emulate the camera/camcorder hybrid formula. But remember, if you want a straightforward digicam, you'll find better elsewhere.

Jan, 2006
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5

 

Continue on to Features & Controls Xacti C5 Specifications Camera Type High-resolution still image and MPEG-4 motion video recorder Sensor Type 1/2.5 inch CCD, interlace scan, primary color filter 5.26 million pixels total 5.08 million pixels effective...

Aug, 2005
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Expert review by (camerareviews.ca)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5

 

As a tiny, convenient, and easy-to-operate camcorder, the Eacti VPC-C5 seems to have it all.

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5/DMX-C5

 

Everything, this product is fantastic!

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5/DMX-C5

 

excellent use for day time and the anti shake is great for us with shakey hands

night time video/camera shots are rubbish. very blurred

Sep, 2006
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5/DMX-C5

 

Compact, Light, Easy to store, 1GB disc can store a lot of video and stills. Good color better than Hi8.

Require 2 batteries min as they soon discharge if not removed from camera. Image stutters on pan shots. Night shots not as good as Hi8, Requires understanding of ISO settings and what they are. Have to wait for camera to save images before taking next...

Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5/DMX-C5

 

Compact, Light, Easy to store, 1GB disc can store a lot of video and stills. Good color better than Hi8

Require 2 batteries min as they soon discharge if not removed from camera ; Image stutters on pan shots. Night shots not as good as Hi8, Requires understanding of ISO settings and what they are. Have to wait for camera to save images before taking next...

Oct, 2005
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