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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9


(2.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $299


Ultracompact form takes video on the go to a new level, but there are some compromises.

Review date: Jun 9, 2008

The latest entry into Sanyo’s Xacti line, the VPC-CG9, aims to hit the sweet spot of compactness, features and affordability. Unfortunately, the CG9 is not as strong a contender as its siblings. Design The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9, like the other digital camcorders in the Xacti line, takes the old adage of shooting a movie to heart. With a pistol-grip form factor, the CG9 literally puts all of the controls under your thumb. It’s easy to switch between the 9.1-megapixel camera trigger button on the left and the video trigger on the right, ensuring that you’ll capture the moment in the ideal media format. Nestled between those buttons is the 5X optical zoom. The CG9 also has a 60X digital zoom that can be turned on or off.

ProsCons
  • High-quality and Web-optimized video modes available
  • Records to SD Cards or internal flash memory
  • Excellent menu system with helpful prompts
  • Poor image stabilization
  • Long lag time between still photos
  • Difficult to access memory card slot

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Michael Patrick Brady