Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG6 Digital Camcorder

Description: The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG6 is a flash card-based, ultra-compact camcorder.Compared to other ultra-compact camcorders on the market, it is expensive at around $480.

Pros: Supports manual focus, which helps savvy users to tape in hard-to-focus situations.

Cons: Has only a 5x optical zoom, which is considerably less favorable than some similarly priced camcorders.Also, this camcorder has only a 2.5-inch viewscreen, which is smaller than some similarly priced camcorders.

Suitability: An ultra-compact camcorder, suited for on-the-fly shooting.This camcorder is quite small, even for a compact.That makes it ideal when portability is paramount.This model can take 2 megapixel photos, which may adequately substitute for a dedicated camera.

Value: Overall, this camcorder's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Sanyo
• Part Number: VPC-CG6

• General

• Product Type Camcorder with Digital player/voice recorder
• Digital Zoom 12 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 2 lux
• Digital Video Format MPEG-4
• Special Effects Sepia, Cosmetic, Monochrome
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Lamp, Fireworks, Landscape, Beach/snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Overcast, Sunlight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Light Sensitivity ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 450, ISO 800, ISO 900, ISO 1600, ISO 1800, ISO 3600, 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 - 640 x 480 - 66 sec - With 19MB built-in memory, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240 - 177 sec - With 19MB built-in memory, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240 - 253 sec - With 19MB built-in memory, MPEG-4 - 176 x 144 - 326 sec - With 19MB built-in memory

• Memory / Storage

• Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
• Integrated Memory 19 MB
• Image Storage JPEG 3680 x 2760 : 5 - With 19MB built-in memory, Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 6 - With 19MB built-in memory, Standard JPEG 2816 x 2112 : 9 - With 19MB built-in memory, JPEG 2816 x 1584 : 12 - With 19MB built-in memory, JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 17 - With 19MB built-in memory, JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 27 - With 19MB built-in memory, JPEG 640 x 480 : 142 - With 19MB built-in memory
• Media Type Flash card

• Camera Flash

• Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 3
• Effective Flash Range 4 in - 5.6 ft

• 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
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
• Optical Zoom 5 x
• Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 12 element(s)
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 6.3 mm
• Max focal length 31.7 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in neutral density filter
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 190 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Min Focus Range 3.9 in
• Macro Focus Range 1cm
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Resizing an image, Sharpness control, PictBridge support, Saturation control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, In-camera movie editing, In-camera red-eye removal, Display brightness control, Digital image stabilization, Takes photos while movie recording, Digital image stabilization (video mode)
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities
• Included Accessories Lens cap, Carrying pouch, Carrying strap, Docking station

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

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

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type Digital player/voice recorder
• Sample Rate 48 KHz

• Microphone

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

• Connections

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

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• 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

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.7 in
• Depth 1.4 in
• Height 3.9 in
• Weight 5.3 oz
• Available Body Colors Blue, silver, pink

Sanyo

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sanyo.com/
• Address: 21605 Plummer St., , .
• Phone: 818-998-7322 Ext. 464