Reasons to choose Caplio RR1
Released in 2001, Caplio RR1 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio RR1
vs Ricoh RDC-200G
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Caplio RR131 mm²
RDC-200G- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Caplio RR1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Caplio RR1MetricRDC-200G
3.9 MPEffective pixels2.2 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor6.4 × 4.8
3.12 µmPixel pitch3.74 µm
9.72 µm²Pixel area13.96 µm²
10.29 MP/cm²Pixel density7.16 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight500 g
SmartMediaStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries (supplied)
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 RR1 has the larger sensor area. The Caplio RR1 has the lighter body. The Caplio RR1 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio RR1 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose RDC-200G
Released in 2000, RDC-200G has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.2 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.