Typical price: £500
What is it: Small, high-definition camcorder with 10x optical zoom
What we think: It fits hi-def video and 7-megapixel stills into a very small package, but its image quality disappoints
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Reviewed on: 19 April 2007
Tags: sanyo, high definition, canon, shoot
We like:
Small and light design; can shoot stills and video at the same time
We don't like:
Soft, bland video quality; slow to focus; irritating control stick
CNET UK judgement:
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 fits hi-def video and 7-megapixel stills into a very small package, but its image quality disappoints
Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 History
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