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The 6-megapixel SANYO Xacti E6 digital camera features a full 3-inch color LCD screen – the largest in its class – which provides an approximately 230% larger viewing area than a 2-inch screen. Such a big screen is ideal for composing and framing the subject, checking the captured photo and sharing pictures with others. The bright, exceptionally viewable trans-reflective LCD screen incorporates a low-temperature polysilicon liquid crystal design known for its excellent color reproduction.

The lightest finger touch activates the Touch Sensor Shutter Button. Auto Focus and Auto Exposure are instantaneously confirmed with a luminous touch signal and beep. Then, a gentle press of the shutter button captures the image. For novices and the millions of point-and-shoot photographers that have difficulty mastering a conventional digital camera’s two-stage shutter, the new Touch Sensor Shutter Button makes focusing easy and helps make “flubbed” shots a thing of the past.

The E6 digital camera provides a unique “Best Shot” mode, whereby the camera takes four consecutive shots at different settings. All four shots are displayed on the screen. Save all the images or just choose the best one. Because the camera adjusts settings automatically, there’s no need to worry about which mode to choose.

With a 6.0-megapixel CCD and unique high-speed processing engine, users have the ability to record and play back video in QuickTime format in full-motion (30fps) at full standard TV resolution of 640 x 480. A fully internal 3X optical zoom, newly developed 9-point area Auto Focus system and popular Scene Select feature help make it easy for anyone to take beautiful shots with ease. A convenient, menu-driven user interface featuring a selectable on-screen “Help/Guidance” mode assists in taking the mystery out of capturing great shots.

The E6 has 16MB of internal memory and accepts both SD and MultiMedia Cards for additional image and video clip storage. The internal memory can also be used as a mediator to copy an image from one memory card to another for sharing images with family and friends. Power is provided by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with enough power to capture up to 170 pictures per charge. For easy printing of images, the E6 is PictBridge compatible for direct printing to PictBridge compatible printers.

Optio S6 Features:

• Stylish, ultra compact and lightweight
• 3x internal zoom lens (38-114mm in 35mm equivalent)
• 6.0-megapixel imager with 10-megapixel interpolated mode
• Large 3.0" color TFT LCD monitor with 100% coverage
• Records 640x480 QuickTime video & audio at 30fps
• Filter Function: Standard, Cosmetic, Monochrome or Sepia
• Adjustable image Sharpness, Contrast and Color Saturation
• Automatic Exposure plus scenes: Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Fireworks, Lamp and Best Shot
• Shoot up to 3 frames at 2.5fps
• Three metering choices: multi-segment, center weighted and spot
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
• 10-second sound memos can be appended to pictures
• Voice Recorder function, up to 36 hours on a 1GB SD card
• Visual Scheduler - images can be inserted into calendar as reminders
• Audio-Video output for TV display
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery included
• ~16 MB of internal memory plus SD/MMC card slot
• USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity with PC Camera function
• Exif Print and PictBridge compatible

The SANYO Xacti E6 has an MSRP of $399.99 and will be available in the U.S. in September 2005. Bundled with Ulead PhotoExplorer 8.0SE (Windows/Mac), Motion Director SE 1.1 (Windows), QuickTime Movie 6.5 (Windows) application software.

Physical Views

The Xacti E6 compared in size to a standard CD.

The Pentax Optio S6 and the Xacti E6.

Xacti E6 Specifications