Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 review
9 Megapixel Digital Still Photos
Full 640 x 480 High Quality Digital Video
5x Optical Zoom (up to 60x with digital zoom)
2.5” TFT Colour LCD
Advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression format – reduces file size up to
25% compared to typical MPEG-4 files for longer recording times on same
card size
Movie format compatibility makes the CG9 ideal for sharing video on video
sharing sites such as YouTube, Facebook, MySpace or on portable media
players such as the new ipod Nano
Ability to simultaneously capture still images while shooting video
‘Face Detection Function’ tracking up to 12 faces when taking still
photos
New ergonomic ‘easy grip’ design
Records directly to SD or SDHC memory card (up to 32GB SDHC)
Up to 5hrs 32min on a 8GB card (sold separately) @ TV-SHQ mode and 30 hr
30min @ Web-HQ mode
Built-in memory @ 40MB (approx.)
Webcam function
Digital image stabilizer (both photo and video)
In-camera editing
Built-in Flash
Full digital stereo sound
Thin, Compact Lithium-Ion Battery (DBL-20AU) provides up to 70 minutes of
sequential video recording
‘Quick Stand-by’ mode allows the camera to begin recording or playback
from opening LCD monitor in only 1.3 seconds
Zoom-and-crop playback (up to 62.5x digital zoom on 12M mode)
‘Super Macro’ for close-ups to 1cm
Self-Timer @ 2 or 10 seconds
New enlarged buttons for easier operation
Talking navigation and new ‘SIMPLE’ mode enabling for easier operation
for first-time users
Sequential photo taking function @ approx. 10 photos @ 5fps @ 2MP
Up to ISO 1600 level of sensitivity (on manual mode)
Low as 4 lux level of sensitivity on TV-SHQ mode @ high sensitivity/lamp
mode
Scene selector includes Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait,
Snow and Beach, Fireworks, Lamp
Digital filters include standard, cosmetic, monochrome and sepia
PictBridge compatible (to print pictures without computer)
Only 180 grams (weight) and 171 cc (volume)