Sanyo VPC-X350EX

Okay for a first digital camera but there are definitely better on the market - Advantages: compact, audio/video recording, good battery life - Disadvantages: difficulty sorting out modes

The Sanyo VPC-G250 ( not the one described but practically the same I think ) is a middle-of-the-range camera, ideal for general use. The name 'Sanyo' doesn't conjure up images of the most reliable of makes - but this camera really deserves a second look. Aesthetically it's small and need - quite boxy looking - but ultimately quite tactile, and with a good-sized LCD screen on the back for viewing, managing,# and even editing shots is as good as you'd find on a camera in excess of £500. While professionals or serious hobbyists may dislike the maximum resolution of 640x420, it's fairly standard on most modern lower-cost cameras. ...  Read the complete review

This superb little performer has added all sorts of pizazz to my multimedia work with it's stunning output for the cost. Flash, sound, picture quality, good viewport. All very good. The ability to record sound makes this wee camera an absolute stunner for making things come to life safter the event. Music concerts especially reproduce that feeling more accurately than a phone by itself ever could. Quick connection to a TV for output to VCR is also an excellent feature that would go well on other cameras. Take note manufacturers, this is an excellent feature that's well worth the extra cost for the sanyo alone. An all round ...  Read the complete review