Sanyo VPC-S6 6MP Xacti Digital Still Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Sanyo VPC-S6 6MP Xacti Digital Still Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: SANYO
Product Type: Photography

Average customer rating:

Incredible Price, modest expectations

Sanyo VPC-S6 6MP Xacti Digital Still Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: SANYO
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

6-megapixel sensor captures up to 3,680 x 2,760 resolution
3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
2-inch LCD screen with Quicktime 320 x 240 movie mode
"Touch Sensor" automatically locks exposure and focus with a single touch
Powered by 2 AA batteries; 15 MB internal memory and SD/MMC card slot

ASIN: B000BOLHG6
Release Date: 2005-10-21

Customer Reviews:

Incredible Price, modest expectations.......2007-02-25

To be fair I was using a Canon IXUS before, so I was realistic that for $120 it would not be a metal casing or the same feature set - the Canon is x3 the price.
I added a 1Gb card to the Xacti.
I have now been using this camera for about one month now and have to say it is pretty good, the retro styling is nice, but you then expect it to be truer to the retro theme in use of materials - matt black/metal - the actual touch is a little disappointing, the black is plastic/plastic - not rubberised or textured in any way and the metal is just plastic.
Controls are well set out.
The LCD display is pretty good, camera startup fast and prompt. In fact the operating system is the best part of the camera, plenty of settings and features. ISO settings, etc.
The camera has a 1-point & 9-point auto focus choice, but both seem to struggle in lower (not so low light) light - making it very easy to get either blurred or pictures with artifacts.
You really need to experiment and I'm not convinced it takes above average pictures on auto.
Overall, I'd say it is an amazing camera for £60/$120, 6 mega-pixels, 3 x optical zoom.

But after having used a Canon, I will be buying one of their new 2007 models when they are released and passing the Xacti to either my Mum or using it in situations where it might get bumped.

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