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Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
- Full HD 1080, 60i Video (1920 x 1080)
- 10MP Photos
- 5x Optical Zoom (Photo and Video)
- 2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor for HD Playback
- Video and Photo Image Stabilizer
Mini HDMI outputImages and video captured on SDXC cardsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 movie recording format
List Price: $ 199.00
SALE Price: Too low to display
Rating: 
(out of 7 reviews)
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about 1 year ago
Review by Kenneth Lipman for Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
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I bought this dual camera because i am going on a cruise, and I did not want to be burdened by a lot of equipment.
So far I have used it to take both Hi Definition movies and still pictures.
The results are good even when viewed on a 40 in 1080i TV.
I have 16 GB card so i can record up to 2 hours of video or over 4000 still images.
Please note that the resolution can be reduced by the user.
CONS
Still pictures taken at short distances( Under six feet) show fish eye distortions. This can be corrected by software such as Photoshop Elements.
Battery life could be better. It appears to be limited close to 1 hour with the supplied 700 MAH battery.
Does not work as a PC Camera with the Mac.
No supplied software.
about 1 year ago
Review by Xavier Pilsudski for Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
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The PLUS
I was very surprised by the quality of the footage. It came out very very nice.
The camera is easy enough to use. The menu is very intuitive.
The LCD screen is very helpful.
The miniHDMI output is a nice feature.
I am glad I bought this camera.
The MINUS
As soon as you move the camera, the footage becomes very shaky, even with the stabilization option turned on.
Scan lines also appear on moving objects.
1080 is WAYYYY to much resolution for everyday folks. 1 min of footage is over 100Mb, which means that a 5 minute video is over half a Gb, which is huge if you want to post to youtube. It’ll upload, but it’ll take for ever!
So be ready to use a professional software to compress these files.
But again, great camera for the bucks!
about 1 year ago
Review by Yann Bissonnette for Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
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I bought my sanyo CG20 one week ago and I am really really happy with it.
Firt, it’s realy cheap, and the image quality is outstanding. I recorded in full HD 1920×1080 at 60i and the results are amazing. I watch it on my 40 inches hd tv and the video was still amazing and very clear.
Also, the pictures you can take with the camera are really great, they are as clear as a good picture camera.
The only cons I can think of are:
-Stability, if you hold the camera in you hands and you move, the video will be a little shaky, but if you use a tripod, the result is perfect.
-Battery life, the battery only last for about 1 hour, but you can buy extra battery they are really cheap.
Fially, if you are looking for a cheap but high quality camcorder, buy the sanyo xacti vpc-cg20, I promess you won’t regret your purchase.
I did some quality tests and here is the result:[..]
******Be sure to watch it in HD******
And youtube downgrade the quality a little bit
about 1 year ago
Review by Andrew G. Lang for Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
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I purchased the VPC-CG20 two months ago at Radio Shack. I was looking for an alternative to the “Flip” camera at about the same price.
PROS
Good digital image stabilization at normal focus. This was the main selling point: Flip cameras provide no image stabilization, so slight shaking of the hand, especially when panning, is a problem. The Sanyo camera will give you better quality video at a similar price.
CONS
Image stabilization, while good at normal focus, is ineffective when you use the digial zoom (up to 5x), so videos will appear very shaky even with slight movement. The camera will have to be stabilized on a tripod if you’re using the zoom feature.
If you’re a novice (as I am), Sanyo xacti cameras will require a bit of a learning curve. This is why the Flip line of camcorders is so appealing: they come with their own editing software and are basically plug-and-play.
Note that video on Sanyo cameras is saved in mpeg4 format which means (since there is no included editing software) you’ll need to convert the files to WMV or another format if you want to use Windows Movie Maker to edit the file. (Any version of Movie Maker for XP or Vista will not work with the mpeg4 format.) If this is your situation, AVS sells an inexpensive video format conversion program which is easy to use.
LCD screen doesn’t display well in bright light.
Quality of still photos is poor, but that’s not unusual for a camcorder. This won’t replace your digital SLR camera if you’ve got one.
I’ve decided to swap this camera for the Panasonic HDC-TM55 which at a higher price tag (about $450) provides an optical (rather than digital) image stabilization feature that will keep the video stable even when you’re using the optical zoom. I’ll give the Sanyo to a relative. It really is a good camera for the price, and its digital image stabilization does work reasonably well at normal focus.
about 1 year ago
Review by Charles Kent for Sanyo VPC-CG20 High Definition Camcorder & 10 MP Camera (Black)
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I have waited for months to get this camera. To my satisfaction it is by far the best video cam under $200. With 1080I, 1080P, and 720P it is super. The best software to use with a modest computer is Roxio Creator 2010. You can make awesome up to 40 min. AVCHD DVDs that will play on newer BluRay players. I would recommend installing a $45 NVIDIA video card that will speed up rendering by a factor of at least 5X. The anti shake works well out to the end of the 5X optical range. It will take some practice to hold the camera still for full zoom pictures. The stereo sound is great and wind noise suppression is good but not perfect. I have about 50 movies on Youtube that are super clear(badchuckie)! I usually cut the quality to 720P either with the camera or Roxio Creator to minimize upload time and at this point in time 720P is all that will play on YouTube without jerking. Still photos compare favorabily with my 12mp camera. Batteries, extra charger and SD cards are cheap. The operating buttons are great for fat fingers and very intuitive. It also has a HDMI output for fast viewing of movies on your large screen TV. I play mine on a 50 inch and they are sharp with either 1080 or 720 modes. The SD card is a little difficult getting in and out so I use the supplied USB cable to transfer files to the computer. I would reccommend at least a 6 or faster SD card and purchase a couple of 1000mah batteries and charger. The unit comes with a 700mah battery that will run the camera for at least an hour. I bought a red unit from RS for $179. For some reason the black and silver ones are more expensive so this is a good price.