VPC-CS1EXP-B

World’s smallest, lightest and thinnest Full HD Camcorder

VPC-CS1EXP-B
VPC-CS1EXP-B

Product development for the Xacti series has been carried out with an emphasis on a compact design that can be taken anywhere and anytime, using the concept of a handy device for recording the moments of daily life.

In order to make the new Xacti even more compact than previous models, SANYO has developed a slim sensor module and a new super slim lens.

With its compact size (approx. 126 cc in volume), lightweight design (approx. 142 g), and slim body (27 mm in thickness) for superior portability, the VPC-CS1 is a new style of video camera that will radically expand the situations where it can be used.

Features & Benefits

Sound Zoom function enables clear sound recording for every scene

Sound is an important element for increasing the realism of videos. The VPC-CS1 has three microphone modes for recording clear sounds according to the scene and purpose.



  • New ‘Sound Zoom’ function
  • Wide capture range from an advanced 10x zoom to a 38-mm wide angle lens
  • “Digital Image Stabilizer” and “Face Chaser Function” for videos
  • ”Eye-Fi card compatibility” enables automatic uploading of images to a computer
  • Mini HDMI terminal for viewing high quality and clear images on TVs
  • Compatible with large-capacity recording media, SDXC memory card
Effective Pixel (Photo) Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixel (Video) Approx. 2.8 Megapixels (in Full HD/HD mode), Approx. 3.3 Megapixels (in SD mode)
Image Sensor 1/5 inch CMOS sensor, Approx. 3.4 Megapixels (total)
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, Internal Memory: Approx. 50MB
Recording File Format Photos: JPEG (DCF, DPOF, Exif Ver2.2); Videos: ISO standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4); Audio: 48kHz sampling, 16bit, 2ch, AAC Compression
Resolution (pixels): Photo 8M:3264 x 2448, 6M (16:9): 3328 x 1872, 3M-H: 2048 x 1536 (low compression), 3M-S: 2048 x 1536 (standard compression), 3M (16:9): 2288 x 1288 (16:9), 2M (16:9): 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 2M: 1600 x 1200, 0.9M (16:9): 1280 x 720 (16:9), 0.3M: 640 x 480
Resolution (pixels): Sequential 8M: 3264 x 2448, 6 fps/Max 20 photos; 3M: 2048 x 1536, 6 fps/Max 20 photos
Resolution (pixels): Video Full-HD: 1920 x 1080 (60fields per second/16Mbps); Full-SHQ: 1920 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps); HD-HR: 1280 x 720 (60fps/12Mbps); HD-SHQ: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/9Mbps); TV-SHQ: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Lens 9x optical zoom lens; Aperture: F=2.8 (W) - 3.0 (T); Focus distance: f=3.2 to 28.8mm; Galvanometer method structure, Auto focus: 9 groups, 12 elements (3 aspheric elements, 6 aspheric surfaces), Built-in neutral density filter; Photos: f=38-342mm (=35mm) 9x Optical zoom; Videos: f=38-380mm (=35mm) 10x Adv. Zoom
Photo Range 50cm to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele) / Super macro: 1cm - 1m (wide)
Digital Zoom Shooting: 10x max, Playback: 51x max (8M mode, varies with resolution)
Minimum Illumination for Video Approx. 15 lux (Auto mode, 1/30 sec.); Approx. 4 lux (High-sensitivity/ Lamp mode, 1/15 sec.)
Sensitivity Auto (when LED is off, ISO50 – 400, when LED is on, ISO50 – 800), Manual (ISO50/100/200/400/800/1600, Switching system)
Digital Image Stabilizer Photos: Multi – calculation electronic image stabilizer; Videos: Electronic image stabilizer
Uploading Function Automatic Eye-Fi uploading On/Off, power management, and access point management
LED Light LED Light On/Off
LED Light Range Approx. 10cm – 1m Super macro (wide)
Audio Microphone: Built-in stereo (Sound Zoom); Speaker: Built-in monaural (L+R ch mixed output)
LCD Monitor 2.7 inch, Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color widescreen LCD display, Approx. 230,000 pixels (7-level brightness, 285 degrees rotation)
Interface AV output; Video: HDMI/Composite video (NTSC/PAL Audio): Stereo sound; USB 2.0 (high-speed mode compatible)
Power Source Lithium-ion battery x 1(DB-L80 included: 700mAh) AC-adaptor
Power Consumption Using battery: 3.5 W (when shooting videos)
Approximate Battery Life (Photo) Photos: approx. 200 shots (CIPA standard)
Approximate Battery Life (Video) Continuous video filming: approx. 60 min.(Full-HD mode); Continuous playback: approx. 210 min.
Dimensions / Volume 62.5 (W) x 26.8 (D) x 123.5 (H) mm (maximum dimension, excluding protruding parts); Volume: approx. 126cc
Weight Approx. 142g (Body only), Approx.159g (including battery and SD card)

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