Reasons to choose Caplio R40
Released in 2006, Caplio R40 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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio R40
vs Ricoh Caplio R5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Caplio R4025 mm²
Caplio R5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R40 and Caplio R5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Caplio R40MetricCaplio R5
6 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
135 gWeight140 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 R40 and Caplio R5 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R40 has the lighter body. The Caplio R5 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio R40 and Caplio R5 were both released in 2006. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R5
Released in 2006, Caplio R5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.