ProductCritic: Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000 Reviews

TechRadar (100)

Excellent picture quality; Impressive handling; Good connectivity.

Stuff.tv (90)

Pros: Perfect size. Hot shoe and mic input. Great footage. Solid build. Cons: TV playback issues. Software problems on editing

SimplyDV (88)

Import, editing and DVD creation issues apart, it’s a great camcorder that does everything it says on the box. HD pictures are fabulous and the feature set will undoubtedly put some competitors on the defensive.

Videomaker (82)

Good HD camera for home users and hobbyists. Professionals will want more control.

LAPTOP Magazine (80)

We love the portability and video quality, and even the option to shoot stills while recording video. (The cam’s 4-MP stills are as good as the video.) We’ve been patient with Sanyo’s flash camera efforts in high-def, and the wait has paid off.

Akihabara News (80)

All in all the Xacti DMC-HD1000 is a nice compact HD camera recorder with its fair share of ups and downs, it proves that Sanyo is heading in the right direction and that there’s still is room for improvements!

Webuser (80)

If you want a camera that will handle the high resolutions that your snazzy HD-Ready TV can manage, without expecting the world of its operator, this is a great option.

Good Gear Guide (75)

Despite the presence of superior alternatives on the market, the HD1000 remains an impressive and affordable HD option. As a sweet bonus, it also happens to be one of the coolest looking gadgets you’ll ever own.

PC Pro (67)

This portable Full HD camcorder is well priced, but image quality isn’t great.

vnunet.com (60)

While the HD1000 is stylish, the camera’s quality isn’t quite up to scratch.

Trusted Reviews (60)

Sanyo is to be commended for another bold attempt to unify the differing needs of camcorder and digital camera users. However, it still doesn’t quite pull it off.