Reasons to choose Caplio RX
Released in 2004, Caplio RX has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 165 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Ricoh Caplio RX
vs Ricoh Caplio RZ1
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Caplio RX25 mm²
Caplio RZ1- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Caplio RZ1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Caplio RXMetricCaplio RZ1
3.1 MPEffective pixels4.19 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.43 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area5.93 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density16.87 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
165 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)Battery2x AA, Li-Ion 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 RZ1 has the larger sensor area. The Caplio RZ1 has the lighter body. The Caplio RZ1 has the higher effective resolution. The Caplio RX and Caplio RZ1 were both released in 2004. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Caplio RZ1
Released in 2004, Caplio RZ1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.19 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.