SANYO has announced its new 2009 Dual Camera Xacti camcorders, including full HD 60fps models (VPC-FH1, VPC-HD2000), waterproof HD units (VPC-WH1, VPC-CA9) and Compact HD camcorder (VPC-CG10), which provide both HD video and photo capability in a single, easy-to-use compact device, aiming to enhance and enrich your active lifestyles.

hd2000

Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-FH1 (Horizontal; $499.99 MSRP) and VPC-HD2000 (Vertical; $599.99):

  • Full 1080p HD Video (60fps)
  • 8-Megapixel Digital Photos and High-Speed Sequential Shooting (12fps)
  • High Speed Recording/Super Slow Motion Playback (240/600fps for 1/4 or 1/10 playback)
  • 3-inch wide LCD Monitor (FH1) ; 2.7-inch wide LCD monitor (HD2000)
  • 10x Optical Zoom for photos
  • 16x advanced zoom (more area included than standard zooming, 160x digital zoom) for video
  • Digital Image Stabilizer (Movies & Stills)
  • ‘Face Chaser’ technology (up to 12 faces) for photos/videos

ca9

Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-CA9 (Vertical ; $349.99 MSRP):

  • Waterproof up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) for 1 hour
  • 9-megapixel photos and 720p HD video
  • High Speed Sequential shooting (7fps)
  • 5x Optical Zoom
  • 2.5-inch LCD monitor
  • ‘Face Chaser’ face detection technology

Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-WH1 (Horizontal; $399.99 MSRP):

  • Waterproof up to 3 meters (10 feet) for 1 hour
  • Exceptional 30x optical zoom
  • 2.5-inch LCD Display
  • 2-megapixel photos and 720p HD video
  • 2-megapixel sequential shooting (13fps)
  • ‘Face Chaser’ face detecting technology for both photos and videos (12 faces)
  • 3 hour and 20 minute recording time; long battery life

cg10

Key Features Of SANYO Xacti VPC-CG10 (Vertical; $199.99 MSRP):

  • 10-Megapixel photos and 720p HD video
  • 5x optical zoom
  • 3-inch Widescreen LCD
  • Digital Image Stabilizer (video and stills)
  • ‘Face Chaser’/Detection Technology (up to 12 faces)
  • High-Speed Sequential Shooting 7fps
  • 3D DNR digital noise reduction for clearer images

The new 2009 SANYO Dual Camera Xacti camcorders are expected to hit US market starting March 2009.