Comparison of Kodak Zi8 and Sanyo Xacti HD 1010 Review

Comparing Kodak Zi8 and Sanyo Xacti HD 1010. Both decent HD video cameras. I would favor the Sanyo if the files were smaller. It is a better camera but cost twice as much. The extra dollars are worth it if you can figure out how to work with the large files.

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Science & Technology

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• Sanyo xacti HD 1010
• Kodak zi8
• mpeg 4. .mov
• Windows Movie Maker
• Nero
• Adobe Premier Elements
• Youtube uploads
• video file conversion

[leisenstein]

Thanks for the review. I had a Zi8, but ended up returning it b/c I quickly realized how important a flash is for me.

I'll do some more research into the Sanyo.

[tdrothrock]

I have had the Sanyo for several months now. I really like it for the price. The image stabilization isn't the best but typical for a small camera. The HD is nice. I use a tripod so the image stabilization isnt an issue. The pics are decent too. Overall I highly recommend the camera in this price range.

[Risteman]

Also the zoom for the Zi8 is fixed in a new update that makes it a smooth zoom instead of jerky.

[tdrothrock]

Thanks. I will check this out.

[djwhetzel]

I'm not sure what's going on with your computer, but I have a Kodak Zi-8 and Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0 and I can edit my video files just fine.

In fact, I'm be able to import just about every file format I've thrown at Premiere Elements.

[tdrothrock]

@1joke2joke3joke4 sorry I dont. I bought an iMac with imovie and it works great!

[1joke2joke3joke4]

@tdrothrock Do you have the link for the codec? Maybe I'll just search myself...

[nonavyable]

Those cheap cameras usually have rather poor low-light performance, a pretty useless zoom, etc. It is all fine if all you want to do is film interviews or a bunch of people not doing much. As you have a windows PC, try a program called AVS video (it can deal with a number of formats: mov, divx, mpeg, etc). I much prefer the Mac for editing movies (iMovie, final cut express), and the PC when playing games, or certain programs not available for Macs. Good luck!

[saxophonescott94]

I have adobe premiere elements and the .mov file type works great

[mrjetdoc35]

boring ass review