Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8 is a fully waterproof compact budget standard definition camcorder. Shooting at 640x480 the VPC-CA8 outputs AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 to its 44MB internal memory or loaded SDHC card (a 1GB card can contain up to 1 hour and 20 minutes of footage). The VPC-CA8 really shines with images, as the camera sports a 8MP CMOS sensor and 8 resolution settings. While a considerably advanced SD camcorder, the pitiful 44MB onboard flash and a lack of included SDHC card seems spartan, even when standard footage takes up much less room than high definition content. A slightly cheaper version, the Xacti VPC-CA65 includes less internal memory and a 6MP CCD.

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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8
MSRP $440.00
Release date May, 2008
Brand Sanyo
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Pros:
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Fully waterproof; shoot underwater
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8 megapixel CMOS for shooting stills
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Very small
+4agreedisagree

Comfortable upright grip
+4agreedisagree

Expandable with SDHC memory cards
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Optical zoom 5x
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Cons:
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Only shoots at 640 x 480
+3agreedisagree

Can only shoot underwater up to 1.5 meters deep
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Only 44 MB of built-in memory
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Can only shoot underwater for 1 hour at a time
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Features

  • Face detection for stills and videos
  • Tracks up to 12 people per frame
  • Red-eye correction for stills
  • Flicker reduction
  • Wind noise reduction
  • Fully waterproof up to 4.92ft (1.5m)

Specs

  • 8 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • CCD: 1/2.5", 8.12MP
  • Resolution: 640 x 480 at 60 fps
  • Screen: 2.5" LCD, 150K pixel
  • Zoom: 5x optical,12x digital
  • Tape type: SDHC (not included) + internal 44MB
  • Interface: buttons
  • Battery life: 75 minutes
  • Built in flash
  • Dimensions: 2.8" x 4.4" x 1.6" (70.4mm x 111.4mm x 40.5mm)
  • Weight: 0.53lbs/239g (without batteries)

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Amanie

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July 25, 2008
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Pros

  • Fully waterproof; shoot underwater
  • 8 megapixel CMOS for shooting stills
  • Very small
  • Comfortable upright grip

Cons

  • Only shoots at 640 x 480
  • Can only shoot underwater up to 1.5 meters deep

Competitors

Amanie prefers Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8 over Panasonic SDR-SW20, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65, Sanyo Xacti E1
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Fadiza A. Razi

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July 24, 2009
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100
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5 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Fully waterproof; shoot underwater
  • 8 megapixel CMOS for shooting stills
  • Very small
  • Comfortable upright grip
  • Expandable with SDHC memory cards

Cons

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Erik

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July 24, 2008
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56
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5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Fully waterproof; shoot underwater
  • 8 megapixel CMOS for shooting stills
  • Very small
  • Comfortable upright grip
  • Expandable with SDHC memory cards

Cons

  • Only shoots at 640 x 480
  • Can only shoot underwater up to 1.5 meters deep
  • Only 44 MB of built-in memory
  • Can only shoot underwater for 1 hour at a time

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Fila

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September 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
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6 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Fully waterproof; shoot underwater
  • 8 megapixel CMOS for shooting stills
  • Very small
  • Comfortable upright grip
  • Expandable with SDHC memory cards
  • Optical zoom 5x

Cons

  • Only shoots at 640 x 480
  • Can only shoot underwater up to 1.5 meters deep

Competitors

Fila prefers Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA8 over Panasonic SDR-SW20, Sanyo Xacti E1, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65
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VPC, CA, 8, VPCCA, CA8, VPCCA8