Sanyo VPC-HD1A High Definition Digital Media Camera Capture life in high definition with the VPC-HD1A digital media camera. The Sanyo VPC-HD1a Xacti Media Camera with 10x Optical Zoom is a high-definition compact digital media device that combines the functionality of a digital camera and a digital camcorder. Different than a standard digital camera that shoots short video clips, the VPC-HD1a offers advanced, next-generation video performance and high-quality stills in one small, lightweight camera.
This powerful little device is designed to record both 720-pixel high-definition video and snap 5.1-megapixel digital still images, all of which are handily stored to a standard SD flash memory card. The high-precision LSI (large-scale integration) for image processing is the real "muscle" behind the Xacti HD1a's ability to record high-definition video. This powerful "high-definition engine" processes a massive number of calculations in a short period of time and enables the HD1a's high-definition 720p processing, real-time MPEG-4 compression, and noise reduction.
Specifications
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Sensor |
5.1 Megapixel |
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Size |
1/2.5-inch |
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Image Resolution |
3680 x 2760 1536 x 2048 640 x 480 1280 x 960 1600 x 1200 2592 x 1944 |
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Movie Resolution |
1280 x 720 320 x 240 640 x 480 |
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Optical Zoom |
10x |
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Digital Zoom |
10x |
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Focal Length |
f= 38-380mm @ 35mm |
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Focus Mode |
Auto Still: 5-point AF/Spot AF Video: Continuous area AF Manual: (16 steps) |
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Focusing Range |
Standard: 10cm(wide)/100cm(Tele) to infinity Macro: 1cm(wide) to 100cm(wide) |
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LCD Monitor |
2.2-inch OLED |
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LCD Pixels |
210,000 pixels |
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LCD Coverage |
100% |
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Shutter Speed |
1/2 sec ~ 1/2000 sec. |
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Movie Mode |
15 fps 30 fps 60 fps |
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Storage Media |
Secure Digital |
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Height |
4.7 inches |
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Width |
3.1 inches |
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Depth |
1.4 inches |
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Weight |
7.4 oz. |
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Features
- True 720p High Definition Video
- 10x Optical Zoom Lens
- 5.1 Megapixel Digital Still Images
- 2.2 Inch LCD Screen
- Superfast 9 Mbps Transfer Rate
- Sleek Ergonomic Design
- In Camera Editing
- Built-In Image Stabilizer Function For Videos

Storing Your Video. How Much Hard Drive Space Do I Need? You've shot some great video on your digital camcorder, but you have no idea how much hard drive space you'll need to download it. You have terrific footage of your kid's birthday party. It's only 10 Mns long. Can you store it on your 2GB flash drive? Maybe a 200GB external hard drive would come in handy, so you can add more memories and movies to your video collection. See our handy chart below and you'll have your answer.
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60 Mins |
30 Mins |
15 Mins |
10 Mins |
5 Mins |
1 Mins |
| Required Drive Space |
20.0GB |
10.0GB |
5.0GB |
3.3GB |
1.7GB |
350MB | | |