At a mere six ounces, Sanyo is hailing its new Japan-only 7.1M mini HD camcorder as the "smallest and lightest digital movie camera ever to hit the market." The Xacti DMX-HD700 is a sleek, pistol-styled camcorder powered by a MPEG4/AVC (H.264)-compliant codec that offers unmatched video file compression, enabling you to upload your video content easily to the Web.

Gone are the days when you had to compress those 'bulky' videos before embedding them on to your blog.

With its 'Simple' mode, even amateurs can create high-quality HD movies. The Xacti can capture hi-def video at 720p and breathtaking stills at up to 7.1-megapixel resolution.If you are a sucker for crystal-clear still images, the camera's Face Chaser Function detects up to 12 faces during shooting. You can also print the images without a PC, using the PictBridge.

One of the biggest advantages of using Sanyo camcorders is that you can use any SD or SDHC card for storing your filmed content (both audio and video). You can also connect the Xacti to an HDTV via its HDMI port for instant viewing.

The DMX-HD700 limits the power consumption to 4.0 W. It's available in silver, red, and brown. The company, however, remains tight-lipped on its pricing to date.

Post by Rahul Prabhakar