Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65

usability, portability, image quality, size, reliability

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Waterproof to 1.5 metres, reasonable video quality for asking price, 6-megapixel still images mode

Erratic auto focus, overly small controls, no underwater scene mode.

The VPC-CA65 (EXW) is a semi-decent underwater camcorder that's unlikely to break your bank balance. However, it has been outclassed by the Panasonic SDR-SW20, which offers better features for a similar price tag.

Excellent value ; Good features and performance

Sound recording not the best underwater

We liked the SD version of the VPC-CA65 and this version changes a colour and makes the statement that it works underwater. It does. It ticks all the performance and features boxes you would expect at this price too, so that puts it in a category of one.

The Sanyo VPC-CA65 is a compact and sturdy-feeling digital movie and stills camera that is reliable and easy to operate. Although the distinctive and original body shape feels a little uncomfortable and somewhat awkward to use with one hand only, once...

A good camera with a great USP, but there is some improvement in the desig nand usabilty stakes.

Things aren't perfect however. While the CA65 is capable of producing decent 6-megapixel shots, the quality of the output is heavily affected by the situation the camera is being used in. There are a number of reasons for this. Auto focus, for example,...

If you're looking for a waterproof vacation camera, the Xacti CA65 is more convenient than using a still camera with a waterproof case. The only drawback is the battery life, we couldn't think of a camcorder better fitted for backpacking, but with just...

Excellent value, Good features and performance

Sound recording not the best underwater

We liked the SD version of the VPC-CA65 and this version changes a colour and makes the statement that it works underwater. It does. It ticks all the performance and features boxes you would expect at this price too, so that puts it in a category of one.

Etanche jusqu'à 1,5 mètre ; Stabilisateur d'images ; Photos en 6 ou 10 mégapixels ; Photos en 16/9 en 3,8 mégapixels ; Grande sensibilit ; Codage des vidéos en Mpeg-4

Pas de haute résolution vidéo

Le nouveau Xacti de Sanyo a la particularité de pouvoir enregistrer des vidéos au format VGA à 1,5 mètre de profondeur.

Verarbeitung und Robustheit der Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA65 sind vorbildlich, die Verwendung der Kamera ist nach kurzer Einarbeitung schnell verstanden und die Bedienung sinnvoll gelöst. Die klare Trennung von Foto und Video durch zwei separate Auslöser und...

Zeer robuuste bouw ; Waterdicht tot anderhalve meter ; MPEG-4 formaat makkelijk te bewerken ; Goede macro functie

Beperkte resolutie video (geen volledige Pal resolutie) ; Autofocus reageert traag

De Xacti CA65 is een ideale camera voor actieve mensen die foto's en videobeelden willen maken onder alle omstandigheden. De robuustheid van de camera, gecombineerd met de waterdichtheid maakt deze camera ideaal om mee te nemen tijdens buitensport...