CamcorderInfo compares Canon TX1 and Sanyo VPC-HD2 HD capable digital cameras
This is a re-posting from Krunker.com. CamcorderInfo has published a comparison between the Canon TX1 and the Sanyo VPC-HD2 - both of which offer high resolution still images and 720p video recording capabilities. The TX1 is marketed more as a digital camera than an HD video camcorder while the VPC-HD2 is marketed more as a camcorder than a camera. Before getting to the verdict, here are the important specs to both cameras.
The Canon PowerShot TX1 features:
- Small form factor
- 7.1 megapixel resolution
- 10x optical zoom lens
- Proprietary Optical Image Stabilizer Technology
- DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and Red Eye Correction
- 1280 x 720 HD movies at 30fps with Face Detection, stereo sound, and 1080i component video playback
- 1.8 inch Vari-Angle, Wide-View LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection, anti-fingerprint coating
- Sensitivity range up to ISO 1600
- All metal construction with built in lens cap
- Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading
The Sanyo VPC-HD2 features:
- 720p HD video recording (1280 x 720 at 30fps)
- 7 megapixel resolution
- 10x Optical Zoom Lens, 10x Digital Zoom lens
- Rotating 2.2 inch LCD screen
- SD or SDHC memory card support
- HDMI output
- Records in MPEG-4
- 9 image display function
- Simultaneous shooting of 7 megapixel still images and HD video
- 48kHZ, 16 bit 2 channel sound for AAC-LC encoding
- Image stabilization feature
Here’s the verdict from CamcorderInfo:
Overall, we have to side with the Canon TX1 as the victor. It’s far from perfect, but it’s a promising step in the right direction.