Sanyo Xacti CA6 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Splash proof, tiny design

Cons: Low light performance, irritating controls, digital still pictures not up to par

Verdict: While the splash-proof case and tiny design of the Xacti VPC-CA6 will appeal to some, those after good quality video and stills with an easy to operate control setup should look elsewhere.

Review summary: Through rain, shine, sleet, and more, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA6 digital camcorder is designed to record those precious memories, even it has water droplets all over its lens...

Verdict: Through rain, shine, sleet, and more, the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA6 digital camcorder is designed to record those precious memories, even it has water droplets all over its lens. Sure, the resulting image may come out a little on the blurry side thanks to the w

Review summary: Sanyo's VPC-CA6 excels at being small, portable and easy to understand. Using it, however, reveals more than a few flaws in the implementation of its design.

Pros: Splash-proof casing, Small physical size, Records direct to SD

Cons: Buttons are stiff and unresponsive, Poor in-built microphone, Focus problems

Review summary: Despite fashionable talk about convergence, few devices pay more than lip service to the concept of integrated digital imaging. Most cameras include a basic movie mode and many camcorders can capture sub-mobile phone stills

Pros: A hardy little thing, Easy to use in one hand, Good dual-use device, 1GB supplied

Cons: Average still image quality, Lacks advanced settings

Verdict: You won't reach for the Sanyo for wedding photos but for everyday shooting - especially outdoors - it's almost ideal