Sanyo announces Xacti S70

Sanyo has a new point and shoot digicam out recently in the form of the Xacti S70, which replaces the previous S60. The S70 doesn't offer any particularly distinguishing features: the 7-megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, 250 shot battery life, and VGA movie recording mode could describe dozens of other consumer cams on the market right now. The only real plus side is that it's packed into a relatively small, albeit forgettable, silver casing. It's looking like Sanyo's only option for perking our interest in this model is to set the price at rock bottom levels, although as of now we know nothing about pricing or availability.

[contrabandkarma @ Apr 22nd 2007 9:40AM]

my first ever digital camera was a sanyo xacti, so i'll always have a soft spot for these... kinda sad that the more recet xactis haven't been as good as my J1 was for its time though.

[Matt K @ Apr 22nd 2007 10:33AM]

This camera is basically a direct copy of the Nikon L series of cameras.. I'd bet they are made by the same Chinese OEM

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_cpl4.asp

it's laughable that they pass these consumer level cameras off as their own work, rather than that of the lowest bidder.

[doug rosbury @ Apr 23rd 2007 9:54AM]

give it a chance and dont be so cynical. if the camera offers good quality at a competetive price, what's your problem ?