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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 649 reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the battery. Many are negative about the connectivity and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the viewfinder and durability. Comments are divided on the color.

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durability, viewfinder

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 308 user reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and portability are overall positive. The image quality and price also get good feedback. The viewfinder and connectivity get negative views, and there are some mixed opinions about the zoom.

usability, price, image quality, portability, design

durability, control panel, connectivity, viewfinder

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Expert review by : Chris Brennan (pocket-lint.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 camcorder

 

The CG10 from Sanyo is a 10-megapixel camera and HD capable camcorder rolled into one. Its 1280 x 720 resolution should be more than good enough for the enthusiastic amateur. The zoom lens is limited to a 5x optic, however the 3-inch LCD screen is...

Small, good video quality

Design not for everyone, average stills

For a quick point-and-shoot video camera the Sanyo CG10 is a nifty little camera. The styling might not suit and not being able to stand the camera up without a tripod is a pain, but overall the end results are good.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 review

 

The creamy white and black incarnation of the latest high definition Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 model remains desirably attractive and portable too at a weight of 188g with rechargeable lithium-ion battery and card inserted.

The attractively styled Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 with its uniquely comfortable gun grip is both fun and simple to use. It produced decent stills and offers a good video resolution, though not at full HD. The generous onboard memory makes it good value, but...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sanyo VPC-CG10EBK

 

If your someone who wants to buy a good digital camera that allows you to take photographs that are of a high quality while still remaining very cheap. With it's extremely small cost Sanyo has created a camera fit for the times. There is nothing better...

Overall, one can see that the Sanyo VPC-CG10EBK pretty much covers the basics. It has everything that a person may need in taking photos and videos and the best part is that they come in one gadget. So if your looking for a camera that also combines...

May, 2012
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techworld.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

 

Although the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 digital camera and camcorder hybrid range has long dared to be different with its pistol grip styling and upright shooting, in present company it's almost conventional.

The attractively styled Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 with its uniquely comfortable gun grip is both fun and simple to use. It produced decent stills and offers a good video resolution, though not at full HD. The generous onboard memory makes it good value, but...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

 

Slimline pistol grip Sanyo camcorder with a 10-megapixel stills mode and 720p video recording

Good cost/performance ratio, 10-megapixel stills mode, small and stylish

5x optical zoom, sub-par low-light performance, pistol grip isn't for everybody

If you're a fan of pistol grip camcorders, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 is one of the best-value HD options on the market. It's compact, stylish and capable of taking some impressive video and photos.

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

Very good 720p HD video for its class; 5x optical zoom; nice LCD; full featured for an inexpensive minicamcorder.

Component cable not included; slow AF, still-camera performance; poor photo quality; pistol grip not for everyone.

Sanyo's dual-camera Xacti VPC-CG10 has the design and features to easily shoot both HD-quality movies and 10-megapixel photos, but slow performance and mediocre photos keep it from being a solid do-it-all device.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

 

Includes flash for stills ; Highly configurable for a pocket camcorder ; Takes still pictures ; Removable media

Video is over-saturated ; HD cable not included ; Getting the best video requires playing with manual settings and even then results may be no better than a competing one-button pocket camcorder

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10

Very good 720p HD video for its class; 5x optical zoom; nice LCD; full featured for an inexpensive minicamcorder.

Component cable not included; slow AF, still-camera performance; poor photo quality; pistol grip not for everyone.

Sanyo's dual-camera Xacti VPC-CG10 has the design and features to easily shoot both HD-quality movies and 10-megapixel photos, but slow performance and mediocre photos keep it from being a solid do-it-all device.

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10EXBK HD Dual Camera

 

Sanyo's entry-level portable camcorder is very portable indeed, but suffers with some design and implementation flaws.

Extremely compact ; Decent quality stills

Slow capture times ; Sits poorly on small tripods ; Average video quality

The VPC-CG10EXBK delivers a product that's not exceptional value per se, but it's equally not horribly flawed for what Sanyo's asking for it. For those who just want tiny snapshot video in a unit that's very easy to carry around it could be a good buy.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (macworld.com)

Review: Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 pocket HD camcorder

 

Pocket-able HD camcorder sports lots of options but compromises on quality.

The $200 Xacti is a pistol-grip style camcorder that comes in black or pink. With its flip-out 3-inch LCD, extensive system of menus, 5x optical zoom, electronic image stabilization, ability to shoot 10 megapixel stills (with flash, if desired), and...

Jul, 2009
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Product Specifications

Conveniently capture life's important moments. The Sanyo dual camera Xacti CG10 records high definition video, and up to 10-megapixel digital photos with 5x optical zoom. All of these features are contained in a very stylish, sleek, upright design. Videos, still photos and the various settings / menus can be easily accessed with the user's thumb. The CG10 easily fits in your coat pocket and makes sharing videos and photos via social networking web sites, portable video devices like iPods, TVs and computers, easy.

Audio

Built-In Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s): Yes
Wind filter: Yes

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:DB-L80
Continuous video playback time:220
Manufacturer Battery Name:Sanyo DB-L80
Video recording time:70

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support:720p
Widescreen Video Capture:Widescreen Video Capture

Camera

On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
Playback zoom (max):62.5

Camera Flash

Type:Built-in flash

Design

Colour of product:Black / Blue / Pink / Red / White
Product colour:Black / Blue / Pink / Red / White

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Digital Multimedia Devices

Device Type:Digital photo frame
Key Features:Digital photo viewer
PC Interfaces:USB

Digital Storage

Flash Memory Cards Supported:Memory Stick / MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card / xD-Picture Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.3cm/7.2cm
Height:11.3cm/13.6cm
Weight:171g/1kg
Width:18.8cm/3.8cm

Display

Display:LCD
Display diagonal:6.86 / 7.62

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in/7in
Diagonal Size (metric):17.8cm/7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Display Type (JK):LCD
Output Type:Colour
Technology:Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS)
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach/snow / Fireworks / Lamp / Landscape / Night portrait / Portrait mode / Sports mode

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes

Focusing

Normal focusing range:6.8 - 34

Header

Manufacturer:AgfaPhoto/Sanyo
Model:AF 5071PS/VPC-CG10/VPC-CG10BK/VPC-CG10EXP
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:AgfaPhoto/Sanyo Xacti

Image sensor

Optical sensor size:25.4 / 2.33
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:10 / 10.66 / 14.3

Lens System

Digital Zoom:60
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):38 - 190 / 40 - 200
Focal length range (f-f):6.8 - 34
Image stabilizer: Yes
Lens Aperture:F/3.5-3.7
Max Focal Length:34mm
Min Focal Length:6.8mm
Optical Zoom:5
Optical Zoom:5
Type:Zoom lens

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity:100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

Miscellaneous

Colour:Black/Pink/White

Motion Video

Video Playback Formats:Motion JPEG

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 40

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:10Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:10Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:10Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/2.33"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.9 mm ( 1/2.33" ) / 10.9 mm ( 1/2.33 )
Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Qty:1CMOS

Optical System

Image Stabiliser:Electronic

Other features

Aperture range (F-F):3.5 - 3.7
Audio output:STEREO
Auto Focus: Yes
Interface:AV output 　(Video：Composite Video, NTSC/PAL; Audio：Stereo) / USB 2.0
Internal Memory:40 / 50
Light exposure control:Backlight, Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Fireworks, Snow, Sunset / ±1.8EV @ 0.3EV
Manual Focus: Yes
Night mode: Yes
Noise Reduction: Yes
Photo mode: Yes
Sports: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Composite Video Out:1
HDMI: Yes
S-Video Out: Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/2 - 1/1500

Still image

Still image resolution(s):1600 x 1200,3648 x 2056,3648 x 2736,3648 x 2736,4000 x 3000

Still Images

Supported Still Images Formats:JPEG

Storage

Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC

Video

Maximum frame rate:30
Maximum Video Resolution:1280 x 720

Video Input

Digital Video Format:H.264 / MPEG-4
Digital Zoom:12
Face Detection:Built-in / Yes
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 50 / ISO 800 / ISO auto (50-400)
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Cosmetic / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:11.3 / 3.74 / 3.8
Height :11 / 11.3 / 3.8
Weight:158 / 171
Width:7.2 / 8.57

White balance

Onepush white balance: Yes