Best Sanyo Camcorder of 2015

2 August 2013 by Shifali Rao

Sanyo camcorders are known to be much more popular at home in Japan that elsewhere and are often not as popular as the other brands in North America.

But some of the best Sanyo camcorders deliver as much value as any mid-range consumer camcorder from major brands. Sanyo camcorders are best bought at the sub-$500 bracket and offer offer superior video performance, excellent low light sensitivity and color output, rugged manual controls, and plenty of options for still photography.

Additionally, some of the latest top-rated Sanyo camcorders are called 'dual cameras', designed to provide both high-definition video and photo capabilities in a single, easy-to-use compact device. They include details that will please videophiles, like accessory shoe, headphone and microphone jacks, full-HD recording and extra zoom.

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1. Sanyo VPC-PD2

'The Sanyo Xacti VPC-PD2BK is a budget-friendly, pocket-sized handheld HD camcorder designed for taking high-quality stills and recording high-quality films. '
'The device is extremely light, too, even when loaded with an SDHC card and its removable rechargeable battery.'
'The device is extremely light, too, even when loaded with an SDHC card and its removable rechargeable battery.'
'The Sanyo Dual Camera PD2 delivers excellent results with multiple features normally found on high priced camcorders. '

Sanyo VPC-SH1BK High Definition Camcorder and 10 MP Camera Black

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2. Sanyo VPC-SH1

'The playback on the camera is easy enough to use, though I miss the touchscreen on my Handycam.'
'Another drawback: The camera lacks a built-in lens cover, relying instead on a snap-on cover that doesn't inspire security. '
'The Sanyo Xacti SH1 boasts a 23x optical zoom, which is above average for a Full HD camcorder; most high-definition cameras come with 15x zooms or lower. '
'Supports Apple-backed iFrame format.'

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3. Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG100

'Relatively inexpensive'
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4. Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1

'For starters, it captures full 1080p video, not 720p like the higher-end pocket camcorders capture, and at a whopping 60 frames per second. '
'The 3-inch LCD screen looks less sharp than those on some expensive cameras, and the digital-only image stabilizer isn't always effective.'
'The 3-inch LCD screen looks less sharp than those on some expensive cameras, and the digital-only image stabilizer isn’t always effective.'
'responsive wide-angle-to-telephoto rocker zoom'

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5. Sanyo VPC-CS1 $383 - $399

'No lens protection.'
'Poor battery life.'
'smooth performance'
'The CS1 is small enough to fit in a pocket, but has Full HD capability and a 10x optical zoom lens—two specs that aren't found on any of the Flip camcorders.'