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Reviews of the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 (yellow)

  • 6.4

    CNET Review

    August 2, 2007

    The Good: Frequently captures surprisingly high-quality still photos; waterproof.

    The Bad: Awkward, frustrating design; slow focus.

    The Bottom Line: If underwater YouTubing were a market segment, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 would be the camera to get. But the awkward design and slow performance make it hard to recommend for landlubbers.

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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    steves-digicams.com

    Review Summary: Improved 9 pixel-mixing technology allows video to be shot even in darker places, such as indoors during a party. When using the "Automatic" setting, subjects may be recorded in light as low as 7 lux, and when using the "Lamp Mode" setting found in ...

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  • 8.0

    itp.net

    By Cleona Godinho | August 30, 2007

    Review Summary: Whether you're a leftie or a righty, the Sanyo is easy to hold and work with, thanks to its ergonomic design and smart button placement.

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  • No Rating

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: The new waterproof Sanyo Xacti E1 camcorder captures stunning digital video and beautiful 6-megapixel photos -- on land and even underwater! Practically four cameras in one, the Xacti E1...

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Manufacturer: Sanyo

Part number: VPCE1YL

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Enclosure Color Yellow
  • Digital Zoom 12 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 6.0 megapixels
  • Total Pixels 6.37 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Min Illumination 2 lux
  • Digital Video Format H.264, MPEG-4
  • Image Stabilizer Electronic
  • PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels)
  • Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/30 sec (Motion picture), 1/2 sec (Still picture), 1/30 sec (Flash)
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Lamp, Night scene, Portrait mode
  • Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
  • Camera Flash Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode
  • Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 0.3 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 6 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (50-400)
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG-4 - 640 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240

Memory / Storage

  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
  • Integrated Memory 18 MB
  • Image Storage JPEG 2816 x 2112, JPEG 2816 x 1584, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480
  • Media Type Flash card

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 31.7 mm - F/3.5-4.7
  • Focal Length 6.3 mm - 31.7 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.7
  • Optical Zoom 5 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
  • Min focal length 6.3 mm
  • Max focal length 31.7 mm
  • Features Aspherical lens, Built-in neutral density filter
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 190 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Macro Focus Range 1cm
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features DPOF support, Water resistant, Built-in speaker, 16:9 widescreen mode, USB 2.0 compatibility, In-camera red-eye removal, Display brightness control, Takes photos while movie recording
  • Software Apple iTunes, Apple QuickTime, Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition
  • Included Accessories Hand strap

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Features Wind noise reduction

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating System Support MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows Vista

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case Soft case
  • Underwater Depth up to 5 ft
  • Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sanyo DB-L20
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 110,000 pixels

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 2.8 in
  • Depth 1.6 in
  • Height 4.4 in
  • Weight 7.7 oz

Product Photos

  • TP
  • SD
  • PALM

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