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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio GX
vs Ricoh Caplio R1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio GX38 mm²
Caplio R1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio GX and Caplio R1 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 GXMetricCaplio R1
5.13 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.72 µmPixel pitch2.78 µm
7.39 µm²Pixel area7.73 µm²
13.54 MP/cm²Pixel density12.93 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AA, Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 GX and Caplio R1 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R1 has the lighter body. The Caplio GX has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio R1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R1
Released in 2005, Caplio R1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.