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 RZ1
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio GX25 mm²
Caplio RZ1- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 52.6%
The Caplio GX has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Caplio GXMetricCaplio RZ1
5.13 MPEffective pixels4.19 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.72 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
7.39 µm²Pixel area5.93 µm²
13.54 MP/cm²Pixel density16.87 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
2x AA, Li-Ion 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 Caplio GX has the larger sensor area. The Caplio RZ1 has the lighter body. The Caplio GX has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio GX and Caplio RZ1 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio RZ1
Released in 2004, Caplio RZ1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.19 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.