Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL

228 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (160)
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price (65)
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durability (47)

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memory (5)
viewfinder (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 228 reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and size. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the viewfinder and memory. There are some mixed reviews about the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability and image quality. The size and price also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the viewfinder and color.

usability, price, size, image quality, durability

color, viewfinder

62% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 79 user reviews of Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1YL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Opinions about the zoom and durability are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the image quality. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and memory.

usability, portability, price, durability, zoom

memory, viewfinder

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 Waterproof Camcorder

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 camcorder is not only waterproof - it can also shoot in high definition.

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 review

Compared with footage from the best 1080p HD camcorders, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1's 720p HD video (at 30 frames per second) exhibits noticeably - but not disastrously - reduced resolution, sharpness, colour accuracy, and motion. The VPC-WH1's overall...

While waterproof housings are available for other small camcorders, they typically cost at least as much as the Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 does. The Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 is a good choice for use in and around water, including under rain and snow, and for...

Oct, 2009

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Sanyo VPC-WH1 review

While summer's here, you're hopefully going to be off to sunny climes to lounge around the pool or on the beach.

A waterproof camcorder that's great for fooling about with on holiday, but most beach fans will be better off with a video-capable waterproof camera.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Joe Minihane (electricpig.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 review

Off on a holiday that's likely to involve spending inordinate amounts of time splashing about in the surf or doing hardcore gubbins like water-skiing? Then you're going to need a waterproof camcorder to prove to your pals you've got those extreme...

Works great in extreme conditions, HD ready shots are sharp

Digital zoom at 1500x is a gimmick, 2MP stills are poor

A neat waterproof gadget, but a tad too niche to recommend over regular camcorders

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sanyo Xacti WH1

Waterproof to a depth of three metres (10ft), the WH1 is both an HD camcorder and a digital still camera. Its 1280x720 movies and 2MP stills are recorded to SD or SDHC card, and USB and HDMI outputs allow it to be connected to a computer or a...

The Sanyo WH1 delivers good quality video in a rugged and affordable (sub-£300) package but it could be even more attractive with a better photo resolution. Sanyo Xacti WH1 is tagged with Sanyo Xacti, camcorder and waterproof. Select a tag (Sanyo...

Nov, 2009

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Sanyo - Xacti VPC-WH1

Those familiar with Sanyo's Xacti range will know it's not uncommon for this manufacturer to delve into the hybrid world. After all, it was producing dual cameras capable of capturing high quality movies as well as ...

A rugged, durable video and stills camera that would cope with active shooting very well. It didn't disappoint when tested underwater and operated perfectly afterwards without any leaks. With this in mind, it would be an excellent choice for...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Emma (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Sanyo Xacti WH1 Review

I really enjoyed reviewing the Sanyo Xacti HD2000 so of course I was excited when Matt sent me the Xacti WH1. It's a quite affordable camera and its main feature or selling point is that it is waterproof (up to 3m) with an IPX8 (full water...

Solid/sturdy build ; Affordable price ; Compact size ; Controls easy to use ; Good battery life ; Stereo microphone ; Face chaser

Video quality underwater is poor ; Not full HD ; Only 2MP quality stills ; No video light

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1 waterproof camcorder

Compared with footage from the best 1080p HD camcorders, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1's 720p HD video (at 30 frames per second) exhibits noticeably - but n...

Decent price, waterproof

Video is not especially impressive

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (pcworld.com)

Sanyo VPC-WH1

There are only two reasons to buy the Sanyo Xacti VPC-WH1, but they're good reasons: It's inexpensive ($400 as of 9/25/09), and it's waterproof. For some people, those two factors will offset the camera's mediocre image quality.

Waterproof down to 10 feet below the surface ; Inexpensive

Limited automatic and manual controls ; Mediocre image quality

For many users, this camcorder's waterproof housing and low price will compensate for its average image quality.

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (macworld.com)

Review: Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD camcorder

There are only two reasons to buy Sanyo's Xacti VPC-WH1 HD camcorder, but they're good reasons: It's inexpensive, and it's waterproof.

Compared with footage from the best 1080p HD camcorders, the VPC-WH1’s 720p HD video (at 30 frames per second) exhibits noticeably (but not disastrously) reduced resolution, sharpness, color accuracy, and motion. The VPC-WH1’s overall video image...

Nov, 2009

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