Reasons to choose Caplio R2
Released in 2005, Caplio R2 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 R2
vs Ricoh Caplio R3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Caplio R225 mm²
Caplio R3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R2 and Caplio R3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Caplio R2MetricCaplio R3
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
150 gWeight135 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable 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 R2 and Caplio R3 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R3 has the lighter body. The Caplio R2 and Caplio R3 have the same effective resolution. The Caplio R2 and Caplio R3 were both released in 2005. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R3
Released in 2005, Caplio R3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.