Reasons to choose Caplio GX200
Released in 2008, Caplio GX200 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio GX200
vs Ricoh GR Digital II
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Caplio GX20040 mm²
GR Digital II- Area ratio
- 1.06:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 5.8%
The Caplio GX200 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Caplio GX200MetricGR Digital II
12.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.31 × 5.49
1.87 µmPixel pitch2 µm
3.51 µm²Pixel area4.01 µm²
28.49 MP/cm²Pixel density24.92 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.73
—Maximum video—
260 gWeight168 g
Internal storageStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion DB-70 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (DB-60) 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 GX200 has the larger sensor area. The GR Digital II has the lighter body. The Caplio GX200 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio GX200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GR Digital II
Released in 2007, GR Digital II has about 40 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 168 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.