Sanyo intros water-resistant Xacti CA6 still/video camera

Sanyo's introduced yet another entry in its catch-all line of Xacti digital cameras, the Xacti CA6, a fairly minor update to the C6. We're not sure what the "A" stands for, but the biggest addition to this model, apart from the new sporty colors, is its water-resistant casing -- although Sanyo's quick to cover its bases and point out that it isn't completely waterproof, so don't go all Jacques Cousteau with it. In terms of specs, however, the cam looks to be pretty much identical to the C6, packing a 5x optical zoom, 2-inch flip-out LCD, and taking 6 megapixel still pics and 30 fps VGA MPEG-4 video. Sanyo's also managed to knock a full $200 of the original list price of the C6, with the CA6 now coming in at a more reasonable $400 US. Look for it in August.

[Via LetsGoDigital]

[alex @ Jul 15th 2006 5:03PM]

the A means aquatic!

I just made that up.

[Karl Viklund @ Jul 16th 2006 3:27PM]

Sanyo really have to stop making these ugly things :(

[Foster @ Sep 6th 2006 9:21AM]

Warehouse123 is selling the CA6.
http://www.warehouse123.com/ProductInfo.php?pid=SANVPCCA6-BLU

I received my order yesterday. I love my Sanyo Xacti CA6 and I love the looks I get from people when I use it! This camera is totally tapeless and records to 4GB SD memory cards. Weighing a mere 5 ounces, this very solid feeling camera takes excellent 6 megapixel digital still images with clarity and detail. The little Xacti CA6 can actually capture both stills and video at the same time. Another great product from Sanyo.