Compare Prices : Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We should have seen it coming: camcorders are starting to take on the capabilities of stills cameras, namely forgoing the standard miniDV tape for removable Flash SD cards. These camcorders are amazingly small and completely quiet. Gone is that little ...

Pros: Small and light (can take it virtually anywhere), operates silently, easy to use, very impressive 6-megapixel stills capability, good video quality, Mac compatible

Cons: No integrated lens cap (lens smudges easily), microphone located on the side could get covered up, no bundled SD card, dock needs to be powered to import shots

Verdict: For its price, this is a very good camcorder. It performs well as a stills camera and its video features, though basic, were surprisingly good. Considering its competition, the fact that it's Mac compatible is a major bonus point.

Review summary: A pocket camcorder that doubles as a quality a digital camera

Verdict: The current crop of ultra-compact digital still cameras can all shoot video clips. Sanyo's Xacti VPC-C6E is about the same size as most pocket digicams and can shoot both video and stills, but here the primary emphasis is on shooting video with a ...

Review summary: While the Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 falls well below MiniDV quality, this pocket-size hybrid camcorder can produce acceptable video and stills.

Pros: Small and lightweight ; rotating LCD screen ; digital image stabilizer ; quick response for spur-of-the-moment shots ; excellent detail in moderately low light

Cons: Tripod mounting requires tripod head tilt ; manual focus isn't continuous ; slow focus in low light

Pros: Small and lightweight ; rotating LCD screen ; digital image stabilizer ; quick response for spur-of-the-moment shots ; excellent detail in moderately low light

Cons: Tripod mounting requires tripod head tilt ; manual focus isn't continuous ; slow focus in low light

Verdict: While the Sanyo Xacti VPC-C6 falls well below MiniDV quality, this pocket-size hybrid camcorder can produce acceptable video and stills.

Review summary: Think of the future. Think Jetsons. Now imagine the camcorder you'll be carrying around with you. It would be pocket-size, tapeless, and equally adept at recording video and photos. In theory, you can buy that product today in the form of the Sanyo ...