Reasons to choose Caplio R8
Released in 2008, Caplio R8 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 166 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio R8
vs Ricoh CX2
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Caplio R828 mm²
CX2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Caplio R8 and CX2 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 R8MetricCX2
10 MPEffective pixels9.3 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.69 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
2.85 µm²Pixel area3.06 µm²
35.14 MP/cm²Pixel density32.68 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
166 gWeight185 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (DB-70) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion DB-70 rechargeable battery 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 R8 and CX2 have the same sensor area. The Caplio R8 has the lighter body. The Caplio R8 has the higher effective resolution. The CX2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose CX2
Released in 2009, CX2 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 9.3 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.