Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 1.8 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 8 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.28 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 9.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 8.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.5 |
Maximum aperture | 4.3 |
Focal length equiv | 28 - 85 |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 11.81 in |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
WB Bracketing | Yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 5 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Self-timer | yes |
Self-timer options |
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Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 26.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | yes |
ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 64 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
White balance presets | 6 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Image stabilization type | No |
Uncompressed format | TIFF |
Screen size | 1.8 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 130000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Maximum resolution | 320 x 240 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Weight | 7.23 oz |
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Width | 4.47 in |
Height | 2.28 in |
Depth | 1.14 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 400 |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
Timelapse recording | yes |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | no |
Ricoh's neat little Caplio GX8 is based on the 5-megapixel Caplio GX model and sports the same 3x optical zoom lens. With its 8-megapixel sensor, flash hot shoe and suite of manual controls, it's targeted more at the quality-conscious intermediate photographer than the novice and it comes with a classy suede-like carrying pouch.
Ricoh has come up with a groundbreaking compact camera that we're sure will have many of you reaching for your chequebooks. It's not pretty or fun, but it's excellent value. Bear in mind that you'll need a capacious SD card.
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The GX8 comes with an aperture-priority mode and full manual. And, in macro mode, it can focus right down to 1cm
Ricoh Japan has today announced the highest resolution compact camera on the market with the Caplio GX8, successor to the GX. The 8.2 megapixel camera, offers a 28mm wideangle 3x zoom lens, 1.8-inch LCD and as ever from Ricoh, super close 1cm macro mode and a fast start-up time of 1.3 seconds. The GX8 also boasts a live histogram and auto bracketing. It will be priced £299.99 and will be available next month.
Founded in 1936 in Tokyo, Japan, Ricoh currently earns over $17 Billion in annual sales with 75,000 employees and offices in over 150 countries. They are a global leader in digital office solutions, c...