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 GR Digital
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio GX838 mm²
GR Digital- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio GX8 and GR Digital have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Caplio GX8MetricGR Digital
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight170 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure 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 GR Digital have the same sensor area. The GR Digital has the lighter body. The Caplio GX8 and GR Digital have the same effective resolution. The Caplio GX8 and GR Digital were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GR Digital
Released in 2005, GR Digital has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.