Reasons to choose Caplio R30
Released in 2006, Caplio R30 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio R30
vs Ricoh Caplio R4
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Caplio R3025 mm²
Caplio R4- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R30 and Caplio R4 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Caplio R30MetricCaplio R4
4.9 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight135 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable 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 R30 and Caplio R4 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R30 and Caplio R4 have the same body weight. The Caplio R4 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio R30 and Caplio R4 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R4
Released in 2006, Caplio R4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.