5.2-15.6 mm (34-102 mm equiv.), 3x optical zoom, F2.8-4.7
Memory card
SmartMedia
Max memory
Up to 128MB (SmartMedia)
Battery
CR-V3 lithium battery
Size
128 x 70.5 x 55 mm
Weight
300 g
Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z FAQ
What battery does the Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z use?
Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z uses CR-V3 lithium battery. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z take?
Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z uses SmartMedia. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 128MB (SmartMedia); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 1.3 MP Sanyo digital camera from 1998 with 1/2.7-inch CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Sanyo options, compare Sanyo VPC-X350 / Sanyo DSC-V100 / X100 and Sanyo X1200.
How do you transfer photos from the Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z is worth judging as its own Sanyo long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Sanyo VPC-Z400 / Sanyo DSC-SX1Z works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its premium compact digital sensor and fixed prime compact lens are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Sanyo VPC-X350 / Sanyo DSC-V100 / X100, Sanyo Xacti DSC-S3, GE X500, Fujifilm FinePix S1900 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.