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Side-by-side comparison

Contax TVS Digital
vs Ricoh Caplio GX

Archive illustration for Contax TVS Digital

Contax / 2002

TVS Digital

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Ricoh Caplio GX

Ricoh / 2004

Caplio GX

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
TVS Digital
38 mm²
Caplio GX
Area ratio
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The TVS Digital and Caplio GX have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

TVS DigitalMetricCaplio GX
5.2 MPEffective pixels5.13 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.7 µmPixel pitch2.72 µm
7.29 µm²Pixel area7.39 µm²
13.72 MP/cm²Pixel density13.54 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
210 gWeight205 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBattery2x AA, Li-Ion Li-ion battery

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The TVS Digital and Caplio GX have the same sensor area. The Caplio GX has the lighter body. The TVS Digital has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio GX is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose TVS Digital

Released in 2002, TVS Digital has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.2 MP effective resolution, and a 210 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Caplio GX

Released in 2004, Caplio GX has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 5.13 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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