Compare Prices : Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1000

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: A good price coupled with outstanding image quality - a good budget alternative to the Panasonic HDC-HS9

Verdict: Despite its size, it's just as comfortable to hold and use as the HD700. The buttons may be more plentiful, but they still all fall conveniently under the thumb, so it's simple to use the camcorder with one hand

Review summary: The HD1000 is the largest model in the Xacti range, and the most expensive, with a bigger lens and body than its smaller cousin, the HD700. It's still smaller than most camcorders, though, and its relative bulk comes with some benefits. The larger ...

Verdict: Are you feeling lucky? Pistol grip design makes this a fun and easy camcorder to use.

Review summary: Great video, tons of features, easy to use... if only there was a PAL-friendly version

Verdict: So good is the HD1000 on paper that, if it were human, we'd marry it on the strength of its personal ad. Sanyo's managed to squeeze on a hot shoe so you can add a video light, a mic input so you can improve the sound, a headphone socket so you can ...

Review summary: Hands down, the HD 1000 gets its highest marks for coolness. Whip it out at the next family reunion and envy will fill the air. This camera is genuinely stylish; add in its light weight and small size and it becomes a very useful little tool

Pros: Looks great Multiple outputs provide flexibility Truly ergonomic

Cons: Awkward manual focus / exposure controls Noisy image in low light Onboard mic slightly tinny Video out only on docking station

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