Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black)
The traditionally shaped Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black) features high definition 1920 x 1080i video recording. In addition to HD video the SH1 also captures 10MP (interpolated, 4MP effective) stills and has a number of photo related functions for your use. No matter if you're shooting video or still the SH1 records to your choice of SD/SDHC or high capacity SDXC memory cards. The camera is also Eye-Fi compatible which means that wireless Eye-Fi SD cards can be used with the SH1 to wirelessly transmit files to a compatible computer. The SH1 also happens to be iFrame compatible as well. The iFrame video format (960 x 540/30fps) is the same format you'll shoot and edit with, making importing and editing on your Mac or PC a breeze.
When it comes to the core tools that capture all your footage the VPC-SH1 has a 35mm angle of view lens, 30x Advanced Optical Zoom for video and 23x optical zoom for photo. Image stabilization and a 2.7" rotating LCD also play an important part in realizing your creative vision. Among the many user-friendly features of the camera you'll benefit from Face Detection, Super Slow Motion mode, and easy playback on your HDTV using the mini-HDMI output. All in all the VPC-SH1 features HD capabilities and a number of useful features while remaining budget-friendly.
- 10MP Still Image Quality
- In addition to HD 1080 video the SH1 captures amazing 10 megapixel (interpolated) photos with a 4 megapixel (effective) CMOS image sensor
- 30x Advanced Optical Zoom
- The SH1 features a full 30x Advanced Optical Zoom for video. With Sanyo's 30x Advanced Optical Zoom Technology the field of view is dramatically increased. The photo zoom capability is 23x Optical Zoom
- 2.7" LCD
- The display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise-difficult-to-view positions, proving to be especially useful when shooting in confined spaces
- High Speed Sequential Photo Mode
- This camera features a sequential "photo" shooting mode. When the user selects this mode the camera will take multiple photos in sequential order; providing multiple photos frames. The perfect solution for action photography
- Video and Photo Image Stabilizer
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The SH1 features a new photo stabilizer. This technology actually takes two photos at the same time; one at a faster shutter speed and one at a slower shutter speed. The camera combines the benefits of both of the shutter speeds, resulting in an image that has less blur and less noise
Using a proprietary Sanyo algorithm, the SH1 automatically compensates for distracting up-and-down or side-to-side camera movement, keeping your video and photo subjects steady and easy to follow. It accurately distinguishes between unintentional camera shake and deliberate camera movement. This handy feature operates in both wide-angle and telephoto modes
- Video and Photo Face Detection
- The SH1 recognizes up to 12 faces for videos, still pictures and optimizes focus / aperture settings to ensure all subjects are in focus
- Eye Fi Compatibility
- The SH1 features enhanced Eye-Fi compatibility. This Dual Camera will automatically recognize the Eye-Fi wireless SD card when it is inserted. The SH1 also has "smart power" on board which allows the cameras to control the Eye-Fi function and provide power management, automatically shutting the card off when not in use
- iFrame Compatibility
- Sanyo's SH1 uses the iFrame video format (960 x 540/30fps) to make working with video on your Mac or PC a breeze. With iFrame, the video in your camera is the same format you'll edit, so importing video is fast and file sizes are small. You'll be able to start editing and sharing your movies right away across multiple platforms and devices. iFrame is based on standard technologies such as H.264, AAC, MP4, and QuickTime, and is designed for optimized performance in iMovie '09
- Windows 7 Compatible
- The SH1 is fully supported by the latest Windows OS, Windows 7, further expanding its capabilities. The video files are displayed in the same thumbnail format as still picture files. They can also be played back directly with Windows Media Player, are editable with Windows Live Movie Maker, and are Device Stage compatible. This makes the files even more convenient for use on computers
- Easily Follow Moving Objects with Object Chaser Technology
- The Sh1 is capable of "object chasing"; a feature which allows you to maintain proper lighting and focus on objects in motion. This is a great way to capture video of family members and pets on the move
- Includes a High-Capacity Sanyo Brand Lithium-Ion Battery
- The DB-L90 is a high capacity battery designed to work with the Sanyo Dual Camera Xacti SH1 camera and delivers approximately 70 minutes of video record time. High-energy density design minimizes the battery size and weight, making it perfect for use in the Sanyo Dual Camera SH1. It designed to resist memory accumulation so it provides a full charge every time
- SDXC Memory Compatibility
- While the SH1 works with standard SD memory, and more high capacity SDHC memory cards, it is also fully compatible with the next generation SDXC memory cards. The SH1 can record to more than 64GB of content to SDXC memory cards. This dramatically improves your ability to record and transfer hours and hours of Full HD 1080 videos to a computer. You can also play SH1 Full HD 1080 videos stored on SDXC cards on your high definition TV
- Highly Advanced MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Video Compression
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This feature optimizes the file size and makes sharing movies on social networking sites, or emailing them to friends and family, even easier. In fact, the file size can be up to 25 percent smaller than that of typical MPEG-4 cameras
To accomplish the complexity of encoding AVC/H.264 in real-time on the SH1, a dedicated H.264 video compression IC was incorporated into the camera that was designed specifically for portable consumer devices. This achieves high video quality while simultaneously reducing the system power consumption
- Capture Still Images While You're Shooting Video
- The SH1 enables simultaneous shooting of video clips and still images with a simple press of the shutter button during the shooting of a movie clip. You will never need to miss another precious photo opportunity. (Depending on the mode used to take still images, simultaneous video clip shooting may be interrupted. While shooting video clips, using the digital image stabilizer may change the angle of view for still images
- Super-Fast Start-Up
- Reduce your chance of missing the perfect shot. The Dual Camera SH1 is designed for super fast start-up and shooting. With its tapeless design, the SH1 eliminates the need to queue up a video tape, allowing it to begin shooting in as little as 1.7 seconds. When the SH1 is powered on, closing the LCD display puts it in standby mode. Simply open the display and the SH1 automatically powers up and can begin immediately recording in as little as 1.7 seconds
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 4.3 Megapixel 1/3.6" CMOS |
| Lens |
4 - 92 mm f/3.5 - 4.1 |
| Zoom |
Advanced (Optical): 30x Optical: 23x 1 Please Note:30x Advanced Optical Zoom: video |
| Filter Size | None |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC, SDXC |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i (60 fps) 2 Please Note:Also iFrame compatible: 960 x 540/30fps close |
| Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 10 Megapixel JPEG: 4 Megapixel 3 Please Note:10MP: Interpolated |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| Lux |
10 (AUTO mode, 1/30 seconds) 4 (Lamp mode 1/15) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - No |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x USB 2.0 1x HDMI C (Mini) 1x Composite Video (out) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
Please Note:Playback: Windows Media Player |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.6 x 2.3 x 4.6" / 40.64 x 58.42 x 116.84 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 oz / 235 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Zoom range/performance (18)
- Easy to use (12)
- Great picture quality (8)
- Image stabilization (7)
- Large clear LCD (7)
Cons
- Poor in low light (7)
- No external mic input (3)
- Poor sound (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (11)
- Home movies (8)
- HD shooting (5)
- Movies/short films (5)
- Documentaries (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (5), Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Bang for the buck!
I was deliberating between getting this and the Canon VIXIA HF R100. I'm happy with this purchase, though I imagine the Canon would have slightly better picture quality. Despite that and not having an...Read complete review
I was deliberating between getting this and the Canon VIXIA HF R100. I'm happy with this purchase, though I imagine the Canon would have slightly better picture quality. Despite that and not having an external mic input or a 24fps mode, I like that the Sanyo has different resolutions (I don't have to shoot 1080p if I don't want to—indeed I prefer 720p right now), 30x zoom, 300 and 600 fps shooting modes, lots of manual shooting options, and a "basic" mode for when my wife uses it.
Image stabilization works pretty well for being digital only. As a note: turn it off if shooting from a tripod/stationary position. It occasionally moves the screen when it mistakenly thinks there's movement.
The battery should easily last you over 2 hours of shooting. I got a cheap (overseas) backup just in case. I also got a cheap mini HDMI to HDMI cable to plug this directly into a tv (during playback or recording).
A class 6 16gb SD card has worked fine when shooting with this on highest resolution. So no need to spend extra on a super high speed card, unless you want the large transfers back to the computer to be faster (not worth the extra cost IMHO).
I love the high frame rate recording modes. I plan on taking it to the gun range and recording some exploding jugs, etc.
It should also be noted that this thing is small! It's still fairly comfortable to use and makes for easy portability.
The sound quality seems very good for this size camera, and I'm very pleased with it. Barely any hiss/hum from the camera. It also has a couple different mic options (shotgun vs. standard mode), but I haven't noticed a difference between these two so far).
However, I'm a bit disappointed with the video and photo quality overall. The pictures it takes are comparable with a 10 year old digital camera, and are just slightly better than a smartphone's camera (the good flash is probably all that makes the difference). The video also reflects the low cost of this HD camera. A better/larger internal sensor would do this camera well. I would say the "1080p" recording, when viewed on a HD tv, looks more like 720p. I find recording at 720p isn't sacrificing much, and allows for a smaller video file. But take note that, even with every lamp and ceiling light on in the room, it still struggles with high-iso noise, and focusing in intermediate to high zooms. Outside daylight works fine, but I imagine most of my videos will be done indoors.
That being said... considering the price of this camera, I really don't have anything to complain about! This is better than any standard def camera I've used in the past, and I'm quite pleased. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good product for the money you pay it
It's a very good product for size, zoom, battery and design. The only weak point is the sensor. All the INDOOR footages were pretty noisy even with all the light on. I've tried...Read complete review
It's a very good product for size, zoom, battery and design. The only weak point is the sensor. All the INDOOR footages were pretty noisy even with all the light on. I've tried imposing a lower ISO resulting in a lower noise but the shadow contrast became so strong you can no more see people's eyes (the light was coming from above). if you are going to use it for sunny out door pourpose you should be fine.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
Thi is great product
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
Great product for an amazing price!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Movies/Short Films
- Outdoors
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
I am looking into becoming a professional filmmaker, and I bought this camera because it had several features about it that I loved, including the HD and slow motion modes. I, for one, think it is great for people who are interested in getting into filming, but I'd imagine it'd be a nightmare for the average consumer. It has trouble working in low light (especially in the slow motion modes,) so your video will have to be adequately lit. There are also many settings on it that may confuse some consumers, such as iso and aperture size, which the camera does not do very well automatically. All in all, I've gotten great use out of this camera and would definitely recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
I bought this camera for my daughter. I am very pleased
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
Very good camera for the price hands down. Has all the nessary features for basic shooting in HD. Has a nice camera built in as well. Easy to use buttons.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
Just bought this dual use camera and have used it in very limited applications so far, hence the 4 stars. Took it out last evening and took some video outside before, during, and after sunset. I noticed very little grain in the video, even at low light. Snapped a few photos, they looked as good as my 10mp point & shoot camera. The only down side is the hand strap, which is a bit on the narrow side to be effective. Highly recommend a tripod to carry the camera instead of the strap, less shake.
If you're looking for a good quality picture for a good price, this camera is hard to beat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
I bought this to record my kids growing and to use as a camcoder only. I was not interested on the still feature since I have full SLR gear for that. You can see few of my sample videos I have taken during the multicultural festival in Canberra Australia. [@]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
It's a very good product for size, zoom, battery and design. The only weak point is the sensor. All the INDOOR footages were pretty noisy even with all the light on. I've tried imposing a lower ISO resulting in a lower noise but the shadow contrast became so strong you can no more see people's eyes (the light was coming from above). if you are going to use it for sunny out door pourpose you should be fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
After spending four months researching for a suitable low budget full HD camcorder with a dual purpose as a still camera, it became very clear that Sanyo's recent Dual Camera from the Xacti VPC series was the best option for myself.
I am a beginner at filming and mainly film Downhill Mountain Bike Riding. The 60 fps and 30X optical zoom gives a great advantage for me to produce the best videos I can.
The camcorder is extremely easy to use with a choice between manual and auto settings and features two rec/photo buttons to give the ability to hold it two different ways.
The only negative I can say after using this camcorder is that it lacks the ability to record well in low light and picks up quite a bit of wind noise when filming outdoors. No need to worry though! If your subject is well lighted and a slight amount of wind noise does not bother you than this is probably the camcorder for you!
My favorite features about the Sanyo VPC-Sh1 include;
- 30X Optical Zoom
- Full HD (1920x1080p)
- Large 2.7" LCD screen (very clear when shooting!)
- Multi purpose camera (full HD Video and 10MP Camera)
- Fits in my pocket!
- So easy to use
- Sound zoom while recording
I would suggest this camcorder to people who travel, film sports, film documentaries, Home made movies or filming important events.
NOTE!: Make sure that Your sd/sdxc/sdhc card is quick and has capacity otherwise the picture quality will be lost and it may glitch.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact and Portable
- Easy to Use
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Slow motion
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Still Image
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Slow motion
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
I was deliberating between getting this and the Canon VIXIA HF R100. I'm happy with this purchase, though I imagine the Canon would have slightly better picture quality. Despite that and not having an external mic input or a 24fps mode, I like that the Sanyo has different resolutions (I don't have to shoot 1080p if I don't want to—indeed I prefer 720p right now), 30x zoom, 300 and 600 fps shooting modes, lots of manual shooting options, and a "basic" mode for when my wife uses it.
Image stabilization works pretty well for being digital only. As a note: turn it off if shooting from a tripod/stationary position. It occasionally moves the screen when it mistakenly thinks there's movement.
The battery should easily last you over 2 hours of shooting. I got a cheap (overseas) backup just in case. I also got a cheap mini HDMI to HDMI cable to plug this directly into a tv (during playback or recording).
A class 6 16gb SD card has worked fine when shooting with this on highest resolution. So no need to spend extra on a super high speed card, unless you want the large transfers back to the computer to be faster (not worth the extra cost IMHO).
I love the high frame rate recording modes. I plan on taking it to the gun range and recording some exploding jugs, etc.
It should also be noted that this thing is small! It's still fairly comfortable to use and makes for easy portability.
The sound quality seems very good for this size camera, and I'm very pleased with it. Barely any hiss/hum from the camera. It also has a couple different mic options (shotgun vs. standard mode), but I haven't noticed a difference between these two so far).
However, I'm a bit disappointed with the video and photo quality overall. The pictures it takes are comparable with a 10 year old digital camera, and are just slightly better than a smartphone's camera (the good flash is probably all that makes the difference). The video also reflects the low cost of this HD camera. A better/larger internal sensor would do this camera well. I would say the "1080p" recording, when viewed on a HD tv, looks more like 720p. I find recording at 720p isn't sacrificing much, and allows for a smaller video file. But take note that, even with every lamp and ceiling light on in the room, it still struggles with high-iso noise, and focusing in intermediate to high zooms. Outside daylight works fine, but I imagine most of my videos will be done indoors.
That being said... considering the price of this camera, I really don't have anything to complain about! This is better than any standard def camera I've used in the past, and I'm quite pleased. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Control placement
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
This is our first camcorder so I was worried we wouldn't be able to work it well. It was love at first sight! The controls are easily accessible, the picture and video quality are beyond our expectations, and the setup was quick. I'm in love with it! I'm not extremely impressed with the sound quality but we're still learning how to use the camcorder so that could be our fault.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Poor In Low Light
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
I take pictures of grandkids/ducks/vacations. This camera is easy to use. Zoom is great. The ability to take photos while filming a movie is super. The HD quality esceeded my expectations. The low light quality is poor. Even with the flash, it wasn't up to par. Overall, I am very pleased
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sanyo VPC-SH1 Dual Camera (Black):
Given as a gift. Easy to use. Well built. Good battery life. Can take 3 and 1/2 hours of 720p video on a 16gig SDHC card. Can take a picture while filming video.
Cons: should have included mini-HDMI to HDMI cable; anti-shake feature was not very good.
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Media
Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
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- GBP 8.25
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What's in the Box
- Hand Strap
- AC Adapter + Plug
- Lens Cap
- Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
- A/V Cable
- USB Cable
- CD-ROM
- 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty
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