Camcorder HDR

Mini HDMI outputImages and video captured on SDXC cardsMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 movie recording format

Technical Details

-Full HD 1080, 60i Video (1920 x 1080)
-10MP Photos
-5x Optical Zoom (Photo and Video)
-2.7-inch Wide LCD Monitor for HD Playback
-Video and Photo Image Stabilizer
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 "Lovesssssssss it!!!!!" 2010-08-29
By M. Alvarez
I love this camcorder/camera. The HD video quality is outstanding, the pictures are really clean and clear. I have tried lots of the pocket cams and returned 3 of them but I must say, this one is a keeper! Superior quality against any of the Kodak, Flip or Sony. I recommend this camera for anyone on the go that want great quality video, I have pretty much retired my regualr camcorder since I got this one, just drop it in my purse and go. I highly recommend this wonderful lil jewel of a cam.


 "Slight Improvement Over the CG-10" 2010-08-19
By M. D. Draper (Sparks, NV)
Between August of '09 and June of '10, I came to depend on the CG-10 as my 2nd camera for stills and #1 cam for video. It's was with me all the time and held up quite well. It will be viable 'til it frys...which may be quite a while because it's been on the shelf since I got the CG-20 for my birthday. My first job for the CG-20's 1080 mode was the local fireworks show. I set the WB to "fireworks" and let it run. Here's what I learned.. Other than the improved resolution, there are a couple of other changes that are good and bad.
The good> It's a bit smaller, the SD card is easier to get to, some basic in camera video editing, saturation is better and the noise reduction seems only slightly milder for stills. There is a 16:9 11 megapixel mode for stills. It uses the same battery and USB for download.
The bad> You'll have to buy a mini/standard HDMI to play this on your TV. If, like me you bought the special component (RGB) cord for the CG-10, you're S.O.L. Like wise if you don't have any HDMI stuff or a spare input yet.
My 2 video programs (Corel Video Studio X2 and Roxio 2010) will not handle 60 FPS and X2 won't handle 1080. But even at 30 FPS the 1080 looks fine as long as you and your subject move slowly. Passing birds and trains seem to leave a trail. Search Flickr for the best examples of the CG-20
Anyway, as good and a little better as the CG 10...


 "SIMPLY THE BEST!!!" 2010-07-16
By Cid
This is byfar the best camcorder I have ever purchased. The build quality is great. The thing that surprised me the most is that the pictures, when developed, look better than my 400 Sony Cybershot Cam. I bought this camcorder mainly because I wanted a smaller more portable camcorder besides my $1000 Canon Vixia. I was stunned when I connected both camcorders to my 56 Inch Samsung LED TV and the Sanyo looked more crisp, and also worked better in dark conditions. If you dont like the "pistol grip" design I would tell you to go with the Kodak ZI8. But, I personnaly think this one takes better videos as well as pictures. Overall, if your reading this review, and looking into purchasing a new camcorder, dont make the mistake so many people do, and purchase other camcorders, like the much "overrated" flip line of camcorders. Purchase the CG20, or for that matter any Sanyo Product. Sanyo is truely a pioneer in creating technologies like the Xacti that take amazing pictures aswell as amazing videos. But most of all they save you money. I don't know what I would do without my CG20, saying I love it is an understatment. Since purchasing this awesome little camcorder I have since sold my Vixia because I have relised that this is all I need. Purchase this camcorder, I swear you wont regret it. Whether your taking this on your tour of Italy or Filming your medaterainian cruise or talking home videos or even filming your son hitting his first home run, Sanyo is simply the best out there.


 "A few thoughts on Sanyo CG20" 2010-07-02
By D. Safir (Los Gatos, Ca.)
I originally bought the Sanyo VPC CG10 after reading a number of sterling reviews on Amazon, notably by Rolla Gravett and Juan. The camera is fantastic. I already owned a Flip MinoHD, but I was disappointed by its limitations--there are no settings to speak of you can play with, and of course, it is not a still camera. My goal was to find a compact camera which would take both high definition video and take high quality still photos with a built in flash. The CG10 did all of that. When Sanyo released the CG20, the main improvement was going from 30 fps 720p video to 60 fps 1080p video. Now that I have both cameras I am a little disappointed with the 1080 video. As recommended by others, I am using a class 6 SDHC card. The videos I have taken in the highest HD (1080) are obviously much larger files, but they don't seem to play quite right with Quicktime. I am working on a very new iMac. When I play the 1080 videos in Quicktime there seems to be some jitter and unsteadiness. The exact clip recorded in 720p seems better, very stable, and just as clear to my eye. I also found that when I played the 1080 clip with VLC media player, it played better than with Quicktime without any distortion. Also the viewing screen in the CG20 is a little bit smaller than the CG10. For email purposes, I use MPEG Streamclip to resize my videos. Typically if I take a 20-30 second clip in 720p it is about 15-20 megabytes. I can resize that clip with Streamclip down to about 2-3 megabytes without losing virtually any clarity, thus I can email it easily. The same clip in 1080p is 40-50 megabytes and perhaps too large to resize for email. Again, to my eye I can't see much difference between 720 and 1080. This parallels my experience with HD televisions, where with the exception of BluRay DVDs, the picture on my Panasonic 50 inch plasma TV (720) is as crisp as any picture I have seen with a 1080 TV. Overall, I think the Sanyo CG10 or CG20 are absolutely the best buy for the money, a fantastic camera that you can and will take anywhere you go. You can get the CG10 for around $120 now, unbelievable value.


 "Great dual camera for the price...." 2010-06-15
By Charles Kent (Bucyrus, Ohio)
I have waited for months to get this camera. To my satisfaction it is by far the best video cam under $200. With 1080I, 1080P, and 720P it is super. The best software to use with a modest computer is Roxio Creator 2010. You can make awesome up to 40 min. AVCHD DVDs that will play on newer BluRay players. I would recommend installing a $45 NVIDIA video card that will speed up rendering by a factor of at least 5X. The anti shake works well out to the end of the 5X optical range. It will take some practice to hold the camera still for full zoom pictures. The stereo sound is great and wind noise suppression is good but not perfect. I have about 50 movies on Youtube that are super clear(badchuckie)! I usually cut the quality to 720P either with the camera or Roxio Creator to minimize upload time and at this point in time 720P is all that will play on YouTube without jerking. Still photos compare favorabily with my 12mp camera. Batteries, extra charger and SD cards are cheap. The operating buttons are great for fat fingers and very intuitive. It also has a HDMI output for fast viewing of movies on your large screen TV. I play mine on a 50 inch and they are sharp with either 1080 or 720 modes. The SD card is a little difficult getting in and out so I use the supplied USB cable to transfer files to the computer. I would reccommend at least a 6 or faster SD card and purchase a couple of 1000mah batteries and charger. The unit comes with a 700mah battery that will run the camera for at least an hour. I bought a red unit from RS for $179. For some reason the black and silver ones are more expensive so this is a good price.


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