Sanyo VPC Z400

A small lightweight camera producing reasonably good images (1.3 mega pixel). A great unit for kids to learn photography. Optical zoom (and digital). Average price. Lens is ok. Realistic reproduction of colors. Not much loss of sharpness. Notwithstanding my comments in the weaknesses (mentioned to be fair to the consumer)I'd recommend it.

Price/Qualiy ratio and the ease of use. (I paid about $400 for the camera) The menu selection function is easy to follow and easy to set. You don't need to use the instructions to get started. The instructions are well written and give some good hints for taking pictures. Great for a point and shoot situation - eg when driving in the car set the camera to auto function to capture that candid shot (in this instance the passenger is the photographer of course - Don't click and drive!). The image is stored fairly quickly and the resolution is quite good.

This camera loves batteries. I carry spares if doing a lot of photography (but you need spare cards too). The serial download is slow This is not a problems of course if you have only a few images. But when downloading 70+ images taken at the maximum resolution I think I'd go and get s cup of coffee. Sanyo should consider - no, should have, a USB connection as the technology is not so incrementally expensive and has been around for a while. The bundled software is basic (as can be expected with most cameras). I experienced some compatability probs with MGI Photosuite (with a network card for my local ISP. I suspect that there would not be a problem if this were not so.) - In any case MS Photo is ok for basic work. The Camera comes with Sanyo software for downloading which is adequate. As with most DC's you might consider upgrading the memory to capture and store images at the highest possible resolution for more flexibility when editing later on.

Sony MVC FD 95 - but this camera cannot be fairly compared as it is not in the same class - the Sony was in excess of $1000. However, for price and quality for every day use or low level professional use such in real estate I'd choose the Sanyo.

I asked Sanyo and MGI about the compatabitily probem but they reported that there were no known problems in this area. Resolved my self by going to Win2k.

It is nice and simple to use for the applications.I will use it for would have like to seen rechargeable batteries for this price which the 500 series uses.I can remember to shut down features to save battery life ,unfortunatly others not doing the purchasing tend to forget.

excellant resolution,easy to set up and use.It also uses standard 1.5v AA battery

Batteries can go quick if solar function is not used.Optional DC power supply is offered,gettin it aint quite as easy try sears.

Kodak,Sony,

HAHA I bought a extra 2 years replacement warrnty through sears.If it breaks sears replaces it free,no Manufactors to deal with no fix it and wait.$40.00

This camera has the same hardware of Afga CL50, you can refer to the CL50 reviews It is light weight, and use AA size batteries, use Ni_ME(1500mA) battery can shoot two 32M, I am very satisfy with this camera. I brought only US$320 for a display unit. but it looks like new.

Energy saving function, it has a red eyes reduction function, very sharp picture.

less manual function, No uncompress picture format.

Kodak 240

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I like it, for another 100 bucks i might of gotton EXACTLY what i wanted... feature wise.

Lightweight, easy to take with you , say on a vacation or to grandma's house. FAST image processing...like instantly! Easy mode changing, perfect intermediate to Expert camera.

NO RED EYE REDUCTION.....booooo i have to edit close up inside pics in Adobe...fun but time consuming.

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bought a 2 year replacement warranty at a major dept. store. so no worries!!!