Reasons to choose Caplio 500G Wide
Released in 2006, Caplio 500G Wide has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.3 MP effective resolution, and a 400 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio 500G Wide
vs Ricoh Caplio GX8
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio 500G Wide38 mm²
Caplio GX8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio 500G Wide and Caplio GX8 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Caplio 500G WideMetricCaplio GX8
8.3 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.14 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
4.57 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
21.9 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
400 gWeight205 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AA, Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-43 rechargeable battery 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 Caplio 500G Wide and Caplio GX8 have the same sensor area. The Caplio GX8 has the lighter body. The Caplio 500G Wide has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio 500G Wide is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio GX8
Released in 2005, Caplio GX8 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.