Sanyo VPC-CA9 Reviews: Sanyo SD Card storage HD camcorder
61 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary
This camcorder is a good all rounder.
“It is very simple to use, the main benefit is the all weather nature of the…”
giles, chelmsford
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61 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
99% of people recommend it.
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thomas, Denmark, copenhagen
Score 7.0/10+ that it water proof and you don´t have to worry about the weather
- bad night time recording.
purchased 29 Jun 2009
giles, chelmsford , “Experienced amateur” More like this »
Score 8.0/10+ It is very simple to use, the main benefit is the all weather nature of the camera. It is amazing to be able to jump in a swimming pool and it work perfectly. For a camera of this price it is very good value for money. The quality of the pictures and video is not brillant, but it is certainly good. This would not replace you 1080P high Def video camera or digital SLR, it is a compliment to them. you can take to to places that you would not dream to take your premium equipment. You can take pictures that you would have never had chance to in the past. it is very small and quick to use. I would recommend it.
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 12 Jun 2009
Josph , Somerset , “Just point and shoot” More like this »
Score 10.0/10
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Leave on standby for many days, does not drain battery - then boots up very quickly.
Amazing quality, but then i'm no expert.
1 button takes pictures (even in video)
1 button starts and stops video (very very simple)
It's a web cam too. USB transfer speed is impresive
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USB connection does not cahrge battery
Battey cover needs opening for USB connection
All in all the USB/charge procedure is restrictive
purchased 21 May 2009
John, Leeds , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Used on a snorkeling holiday, 3 hours per day for 2 weeks without a hitch. Full HD would of course be better, but this can just not be compared to my previous efforts with a digital still... results are fantastic.
- Screen can be a bit difficult to see underwater in bright sunlight, but you just have to adjust the screen handling. Buy a spare battery!
purchased 29 Jun 2009
john, long eaton, nottingham
Score 9.0/10+ so easy to use, small and light, fits in pocket so can go with you everywhere. great pictures underwater when snorkelling
- screen sometimes relects, so hard to see what you are recording if sunlights behind you, could do with a non reflective surface, or non reflective screen protector if one is available
purchased 29 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot” More like this »
Score 10.0/10
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simple to use, one button for photo and one for video
easy to transfer to pc without software
- none
purchased 06 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 10.0/10+ Excellent Fotos/Video features
- Reviewer left no comment
purchased 27 Jun 2009
esse, london
Score 10.0/10
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Brilliant little gem of a camera. Awesome underwater footage combined with great all round video footage in HD. Really simple to use, has a swivel screen so you can film/photo yourself and actually see what you're doing.
The photo's aren't the best quality, but in good light conditions, it's not bad at all, but then again, it is primarily an underwater video camera... and it's sturdy, durable and light. I love it, it's the best gadget I've bought in years.
- There is no lens cap, but as long as you put it back in it's bag when you're done, that's fine. Otherwise it's a perfect lil gadget.
purchased 20 May 2009
Stan, Limerick
Score 10.0/10+ I tried it under water and the view and sound is perfect. I love the camera, it's smal, light abd just cool.
- Doesn't have night view sensor or just some light. There is flash for camera, it could be used for night view, but it's not. Could be great advantage.
purchased 18 May 2009
Jenny, Liverpool
Score 9.0/10
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Light Weight, Water Resistant, Good image Quality, Easy to use, Good for trips, light in your bag, SD card
can be slotted directly into pc
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Battery life could be better and if used continously for a while the camcorder gets a bit hot!
the buttons on the camcorder could be better made
purchased 08 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser , “Keen amateur” More like this »
Score 9.0/10+ Works exactly like a camera and holds up really well in tough condition. No faults found yet and has been used recording trials biking and snowboarding.
- Messed about by the delivery company so had to wait 3 weeks for delivery but customer services were very helpful and apologetic
purchased 14 Jun 2009
Dima, The Hague
Score 9.0/10
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Video quality
Lightweight
Waerproofness
Ease of use
- Still image quality is amazingly bad
purchased 28 Apr 2009
Andy, Caterham
Score 9.0/10+ light, easy to use
- camera shake as it's so small and light - onboard anti-shake software or whatever it's called can only cope with some much...
purchased 01 Jun 2009
Dean, Ballymoney
+ Feels good in the hand and very easy to operate. Still-photo-within-video feature is useful. Plently of choice of image format. A 16 Gig HD card holds a huge amount of data. Waterproof feature makes it useful for beach & pool-side.
- Not good in low light. Some picture modes resize the view finder image when you focus requiring you to anticipate the framing and avoid cutting off the tops & bottoms of subjects. Batteries don't have a great life and so you need two.
purchased 14 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10+ Small and shoots underwater
- Quite awkward to hold stable. There are noticable jerks when stopping/starting recording. After its first immersion in water it broke!
purchased 01 Jun 2009
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Product Features
Resolution Quality
 
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HD |
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Optical Zoom Ratio
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5 |
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Media Format
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SD Card |
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Media Format
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SDHC Card |
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Digital Zoom Ratio
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12 |
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Image Stabilisation
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Yes |
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Image Stabilisation
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Electronical Image Stabiliser |
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resolution (Megapixel)
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7.31 |
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Resolution (Pixels)
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1280x720 |
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Manual Focus
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No |
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Dimensions (mm)
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70.4x111.4x40.5 |
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Battery Life in Hours
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2.33 |
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Weight (g)
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230 |
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Docking Station
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No |
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Monitor Resolution (pixels)
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2.5 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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150000 |
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Screen Size in Inches
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2.5 |
| 16:9 Recording Format | Yes |
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HDMI Interface
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No |
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USB Port
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Yes |
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Hard Disk Capacity in GB
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0.04 |
| Remote Control | No |
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Waterproof
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No |
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Digital Still Photography
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Yes |
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Night Recording
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No |
Also known as: VPC-CA9, SANYO CA9, Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA9
Camcorders Buying GuideManufacturer's Description
With a conventional digital camera or camcorder, many users are understandably reluctant to film or shoot in the rain or other wet environments, for the obvious fear of causing water damage to the camera. The VPC-CA9, however, has earned the highest possible IEC 60529 waterproof rating—IPX8—allowing users to capture high-definition (1280 × 720-pixel) 30 fps footage without worrying about the effects of water or snow. The VPC-CA9 is operable down to a water depth of 1.5 meters (5 feet).
With SANYO’s advanced waterproofing technology, this camera can be used without thinking twice in the rain; for marine sports such as surfing or snorkeling; or for winter sports such as skiing or snowboarding*2. The VPC-CA9 keeps up with active lifestyles, expanding the scope of shooting opportunities. It offers the enhanced functionality of 9-megapixel still images—a world-first for a waterproof HD Dual Camera. The waterproof SANYO Xacti VPC-CA9 Dual Camera is usable year-round and is perfect for activities on the go, regardless of whether users are in the city, by the sea, or in the mountains.
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