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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio GX8
vs Ricoh Caplio RR630
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio GX838 mm²
Caplio RR630- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio GX8 and Caplio RR630 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 GX8MetricCaplio RR630
8 MPEffective pixels6 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.51 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area6.32 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density15.83 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion DB-43 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 GX8 and Caplio RR630 have the same sensor area. The Caplio RR630 has the lighter body. The Caplio GX8 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio RR630 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio RR630
Released in 2006, Caplio RR630 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.