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Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C6 digital camera. Courtesy of Sanyo, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Sanyo: Two new camcorder-like Xacti digicams
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(Friday, December 2, 2005 - 08:47 EST)

A press release from Sanyo USA has announced a pair of digital cameras styled much like miniature camcorders, and scheduled to ship next month.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 and VPC-C40 are closely related in terms of form factor, but under the skin there are quite a few differences. The less expensive C40 model - priced at $399 - is the larger and heavier of the two cameras, and features a more powerful 5.8x optical zoom lens that offers a maximum aperture varying from f/3.5 to f/3.7 across the zoom range. The $599 VPC-C6, which should reach stores a couple of weeks earlier in mid-January, has a slightly reduced 5x zoom range and a significantly less bright f/4.7 maximum aperture at telephoto, but includes a higher resolution six megapixel imager versus the C40's four megapixels, as well as a larger, higher-resolution 2.0" LCD 210kpixel LCD compared to the 85kpixel 1.8" LCD of the lower-cost model. Both cameras share most other features, including USB 2.0 High Speed connectivity, NTSC / PAL switchable video output, DB-L20 proprietary Lithium Ion battery, and Secure Digital card storage. Specifications and product photos follow below:

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6
Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C6 digital camera. Courtesy of Sanyo, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeOther
ManufacturerSanyo
Model NumberVPC-C6
Dimensions2.7 x 4.3 x 0.9"
68.0 x 108.0 x 23.0mm
Weight159.0 g
5.6 oz
Planned Price$599.00
Planned AvailabilityJan 2006
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.5" CCD
6.37 megapixels (total)
6.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image Dimensions3680 x 2760 (10.2 megapixels, interpolated)
2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels)
1536 x 2048 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality2 levels
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD2.0", 210,000 pixels
100% field of view
Playback Zoom58.0x max
Lens
Lens Type5x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length6.3 - 31.7mm (actual)
38 - 190mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.5 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ???
Focusing System5-point
Manual Focus possible (16) steps
Focusing RangeNormal: 4" - infinity (10 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.4" - 33" (1 cm - 80 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (50 - 200), 50, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed4 - 1/2000 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti-Segment, Center-weighted, Sp ot
Exposure Compensation+/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Sample, Manual
Internal FlashGuide Number: 3
Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync (Night View mode only)
Range: 10 cm - 1.2 m (wide); 80 cm - 90 cm (tele)
Creative
Scene ModesAuto, Sports, Portrait, Night View, Landscape, Fireworks, Lamp
Digital Zoom12x max.
Self TimerYes, 2 or 10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatMPEG-4 with audio
640x480 and 176x144
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
OtherDC In
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary DB-L20
Product Bundle
SoftwareSanyo Software Pack 7.4 (Ulead PhotoExplorer 8.5 SE Basic, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 SE, Motion Director SE 1.1, QuickTime 6.5)
Battery / ChargerProprietary DB-L20 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory0.0MB
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal SpeakerYes
Remote ControlYes, Wireless
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, MacOS
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Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C6 digital camera. Courtesy of Sanyo, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
 

Sanyo Xacti VPC-C40
Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C40 digital camera. Courtesy of Sanyo, with modifications by Michael R. Tomkins. Click for a bigger picture!
General
Camera TypeOther
ManufacturerSanyo
Model NumberVPC-C40
Dimensions2.7 x 4.3 x 1.3"
69.0 x 108.0 x 34.0mm
Weight171.0 g
6.0 oz
Planned Price$399.00
Planned AvailabilityJan 2006
Image Capture
Sensor Type1/2.7" CCD
4.23 megapixels (total)
4.00 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio4:3
Image Dimensions3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels, interpolated)
2288 x 1712 (3.9 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1200 x 1600 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality2 levels
Image Preview / Review
ViewfinderNo
LCD1.8", 85,000 pixels
100% field of view
Playback Zoom51.0x max
Lens
Lens Type5.8x optical zoom
Image StabilizationYes
Focal Length5.8 - 33.8mm (actual)
38 - 220mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Rangef/3.5 (wide) / f/3.7 (tele) - ???
Focusing System5-point
Manual Focus possible (16) steps
Focusing RangeNormal: 4" - infinity (10 cm - infinity)
Macro: 0.4" - 24" (1 cm - 60 cm)
Exposure
ISO SensitivityAuto (50 - 200), 50, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed4 - 1/2000 second
Exposure ModesProgram
Metering ModesMulti-Segment, Center-weight ed, Spot
Exposure Compensation+/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV increments
White BalanceImage Sensor - Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Sample, Manual
Internal FlashGuide Number: 4
Modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync (Night View mode only)
Range: 10 cm - 1.6 m (wide); 80 cm - 1.5 m (tele)
Creative
Scene ModesAuto, Sports, Portrait, Night View, Landscape, Fireworks, Lamp
Digital Zoom10x max.
Self TimerYes, 2 or 10 seconds
Time LapseNo
Movie FormatMPEG-4 with audio
640x480 and 176x144
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second
Storage
Recording MediumSD/MMC
File SystemComplies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Connectivity
VideoYes, NTSC / PAL switchable
ComputerUSB 2.0 High Speed
OtherDC In
Power
Battery TypeLithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form FactorProprietary DB-L20
Product Bundle
SoftwareSanyo Software Pack 7.4 (Ulead PhotoExplorer 8.5 SE Basic, Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 SE, Motion Director SE 1.1, QuickTime 6.5, USB driver)
Battery / ChargerProprietary DB-L20 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory0.0MB
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliantYes
Internal MicrophoneYes
Internal Spe akerYes
Remote ControlNo
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, MacOS
 

Original Source Press Release:

ULTRA-COMPACT SANYO 6-MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL MEDIA CAMERA AND EXCEPTIONALLY AFFORDABLE 4-MEGAPIXEL MODEL SET FOR U.S. DEBUT

CHATSWORTH, CA, December 01, 2005 – SANYO, the world’s leading manufacturer of digital cameras and components, introduces the SANYO Xacti C6 and Xacti C40 Digital Media Cameras designed to shoot high-resolution digital still images and high-quality, full-motion MPEG-4 video.

The new SANYO Xacti C6 is the world’s thinnest, smallest and lightest digital video camera. The stylish C6 combines 6-Megapixel digital still capability, improved low-light response, 60 frames-per-second direct TV video playback and improved MPEG-4 video performance. The C6 will be available in the United States in early January 2006 with an MSRP of $599.

Sleek and surprisingly affordable, the SANYO Xacti C40 features easy, thumb-operable controls, 4-Megapixel still images and full-resolution, TV-quality MPEG-4 video capability. The C40 will be available in the U.S. in January 2006 with an MSRP of $399.

SANYO Xacti C6
The slim, pocket-sized SANYO Xacti C6 digital camera offers cutting-edge portability and an ergonomic and comfortable one-handed grip, making the C6 as fun to take with you as it is easy to use. Compared to its predecessor, the 5-Megapixel C5, the most obvious improvement in the C6 is an upgrade to 6-Megapixel still images. Other key product upgrades include: a newly developed, extremely low-noise CCD sensor that produces brilliant, exceptionally clear pictures; and advanced new 9-pixel mixture technology for improved low-light response, allowing the C6 to record clear video in a wide variety of low-light situations.

The C6 is the world’s lightest (at 5.6 oz., including battery and a standard SD memory card), thinnest (.9-in.) and smallest (2.7 x 4.2 inches) model among video cameras with a 1-Megapixel-or-higher image sensor and an optical zoom lens.

The C6 utilizes an onboard digital image stabilizer for steady video recording designed to significantly reduce camera shake. The camera is thumb-operable for simplified operation and convenient control over nearly all camera functions, including taking digital stills and recording video movies. As with previous SANYO digital media cameras, the Xacti C6 features fast shooting and the capability to capture still images while simultaneously recording full-resolution digital video.

As a result of SANYO-developed motion-detection technology, the Xacti C6 achieves the world’s first 60 fps (frames-per-second) TV output. The result is notably smoother video playback on your TV screen.

The C6 records still images to the industry standard JPEG-format and records video to the high-quality MPEG-4 standard. Both formats are recorded to a Secure Digital memory card (SD memory cards sold separately). CD-quality stereo sound is captured in the AAC format. When using an optional 1GB Secure Digital memory card, users can record up to 1 hour of full standard definition TV (VGA size) video at 30 frames-per-second in the camera’s “TV-HQ” mode (MPEG-4 bit rate: 2 Mbps).

SANYO Xacti C6 features include:

  • 9-pixel mixture technology for increased video sensitivity in low light
    - Digital image stabilizer
    - 60 fps playback via TV output
    - 5x Optical zoom lens
    - 1.7 second fast recording from standby mode
    - 1/2.5 inch, 6.37 Megapixel CCD
    - Recording media: SD memory card
    - Red-eye correction
    - Trans-Reflective Low-Temperature Polysilicon TFT 2.0-Inch LCD monitor
    - Real-Time interpolation (3680 x 2760 pixels output) for 10.2-Megapixel still images
    - Multifunction docking station
    - Talking Navigation Guide
    - Super Macro shooting down to a minimum distance of 1 cm
    - Quick standby: immediately record or play back when LCD monitor is opened
    - Digital Zoom: max. 12x playback; max 58 times (10M mode)
    - Voice recorder function: up to 16.8 hours recording time with optional 1 GB SD Memory Card
    - Lithium-ion battery and charging AC adapter included
    - Remote control included
    - Exif Print and Print Image Matching III
    - PictBridge-capable for PC-Free printing with PictBridge-compatible printers

SANYO Xacti C40

The new SANYO Xacti C40 Digital Media Camera has a lightweight (6.1 oz., including battery and a standard SD memory card), compact design (2.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches) that easily fits in a pocket or purse. Ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip, the ultra-portable C40 can be held easily in one hand, and its stylish and lightweight vertical design makes it easy to hold steady while shooting.

The C40 utilizes a 1/2.7" 4.23-Megapixel CCD. 4-pixel mixture technology ensures video recording with fourfold sensitivity and low noise. It also enables shooting VGA-size video clips, as well as high-resolution 4.0 Megapixel still images. The advanced industry standard MPEG-4 recording format captures VGA-size video clips at 30 fps. The camera also offers smooth 60 fps video playback via the TV output of clips originally recorded at 30 fps.

Video clips recorded by the SANYO Xacti C40 can be played back clearly, even on a large-screen TV. With an optional 1GB SD card, users can record approximately 60 minutes of video in TV-HQ mode. The camera employs a highly efficient, bright 5.8x optical zoom lens (f/3.5) and offers a 10x digital zoom for a combined zoom capability of up to 60x.

SANYO Xacti C40 features include:
- 4-pixel mixture technology for four-fold video sensitivity and low noise
- Digital image stabilizer
- 60 fps playback via TV output
- 5.8x Optical zoom
- 1.7 second fast recording from standby mode
- Red-eye correction
- Trans-Reflective Amorphous Polysilicon TFT 1.8-Inch LCD monitor
- 1/2.7 inch, 4.23 Megapixel CCD (total)
- Recording media: SD memory card
- Real-Time interpolation (3264 x 2448 pixels output) for 8-Megapixel still images
- Talking Navigation Guide
- Super Macro shooting down to a minimum distance of 1 cm
- Cut and Joint for video editing
- Quick Standby: immediately shoot or play back when LCD monitor is opened
- Digital Zoom: max. 10x playback; max 51x (8M mode)
- Playback, max 51x (8M Mode)
- Voice Recorder function: up to 16.8 hours recording with optional 1GB SD Memory Card
- Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III
- PictBridge-capable for PC-Free printing with PictBridge-compatible printers
- Lithium-ion battery and charging AC adapter included

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SANYY) is a $23 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics, including multimedia and telecommunication products. Based in Chatsworth, California, SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.) markets digital cameras, PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, televisions, DVD players, dictation devices, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems.
For more information and additional specifications, please visit www.sanyodigital.com. Visit www.sanyo.com and click on “Dealer Images” for downloadable hi-res product images.

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