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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA6 review

An extreme bargain or just annoying?

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2007-02-13February 13th 2007

Price at launch £149.00
MPN VPCCA6
Accessories Software, USB Cable, A/V Cable, Lithium Propriety Battery, Battery Charger
Dimensions 77x100x36
Weight (g) 155
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion
Camera Type Compact
Connectivity Composite Video, USB 2.0
Display Size 2
Display Technology LCD CSTN
Drive Modes Self-Timer, Single
Exposure Modes Beach, Fireworks, Lamp, Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Programme, Snow, Sport
Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Off, On
Focusing Modes 1cm Macro, Auto, Continuous, Manual
ISO Settings 100, 200, 400, 50
Image Formats JPEG
Image Sensor Type 1/2.5inch CCD
Integral Flash GN3 at ISO Auto
Longest Shutter Speed 4
Max Aperture 4.7
Max Movie Recording Resolution 640 x 480
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3680 x 2760
Memory Types SD
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi zone, Spot
Min Shutter Speed 2000
Optical Zoom 5
Video Capture Framerate 30
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Manual
White Balance Presets Incandescent
LCD Display? Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 3680
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2760

Product Summary

Xacti VPC-CA6

Price at launch

£149.00

For

>

A hardy little thing

Easy to use in one hand

Good dual-use device

1GB supplied

Against

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Average still image quality

Lacks advanced settings

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