Reasons to choose Caplio R1V
Released in 2005, Caplio R1V has about 25 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio R1V
vs Ricoh Caplio RZ1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Caplio R1V25 mm²
Caplio RZ1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R1V and Caplio RZ1 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 R1VMetricCaplio RZ1
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.19 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area5.93 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density16.87 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable 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 R1V and Caplio RZ1 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R1V and Caplio RZ1 have the same body weight. The Caplio R1V has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio R1V is the newer release. 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.