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.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio R5
vs Ricoh Caplio R6
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Caplio R525 mm²
Caplio R6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R5 and Caplio R6 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 R5MetricCaplio R6
7.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
140 gWeight135 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, SDHC, 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 R5 and Caplio R6 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R6 has the lighter body. The Caplio R5 and Caplio R6 have the same effective resolution. The Caplio R6 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio R6
Released in 2007, Caplio R6 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 135 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.