CNET Editor's rating: 7.0 out of 10
Reviewed by
David English
Review date: 4/11/06
Release date: 1/19/06
The good: Records 720p high-definition video; small, lightweight, and attractive; 10X optical zoom; rotating OLED screen.
The bad: Hard-to-maneuver joystick controller; very sluggish autofocus; video and photos look overly processed.
The bottom line: If you want the latest in cool toys, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 certainly has the right gadget quotient. Once you look at the image quality, however, its allure dims quite a bit.
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December 9, 2006
Auto mode,
Fill-in mode,
Slow synchro,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
5.1 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
0.9 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
5.1 megapixels
Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution
10 megapixels
Color Support
Color
Light Sensitivity
ISO 50,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO 400,
ISO 800,
ISO 1600,
ISO auto
Exposure Compensation
±1.8 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Still Image Format
JPEG
Remote Control
Remote control - Infrared
TV Tuner
None
Video Capture
MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 322 sec - With 256MB card,
MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 - 322 sec - With 256MB card,
MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 - 909 sec - With 256MB card,
MPEG-4 - 320 x 240 - 3461 sec - With 256MB card
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory
SD Memory Card
Image Storage
JPEG 3680 x 2760 : 75 - With 256MB card,
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 100 - With 256MB card,
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 150 - With 256MB card,
JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 380 - With 256MB card,
JPEG 1280 x 960 : 600 - With 256MB card,
JPEG 640 x 480 : 1950 - With 256MB card
Media Type
Flash card
Camera Flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
6.4
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Effective Flash Range
1 ft - 8 ft
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 63 mm - F/3.5
Focal Length
6.3 mm - 63 mm
Lens Aperture
F/3.5
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
5
Optical Zoom
10 x
Lens system type
Zoom lens
Lens Construction
9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
Min focal length
6.3 mm
Max focal length
63 mm
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Features
Aspherical lens,
Built-in neutral density filter
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
38 - 380 mm
Focus Adjustment
Manual,
Automatic
Min Focus Range
3.3 ft
Macro Focus Range
1-100cm
Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Additional Features
Self Timer
Yes
Self Timer Delay
2 sec,
10 sec
Additional Features
DPOF support,
Direct print,
Audio recording,
Auto power save,
Built-in speaker,
Sharpness control,
PictBridge support,
Saturation control,
16:9 widescreen mode,
PRINT Image Matching,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Digital noise reduction,
Display brightness control,
Digital image stabilization
Remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Software
Drivers & Utilities,
Ulead Photo Explorer,
Motion Director SE 1.1,
Ulead DVD MovieFactory
Included Accessories
Lens cap,
Neck strap,
Carrying case,
Docking station
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