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Ricoh Caplio GX8

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User ratings:
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5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
16 %
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Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
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.Read more
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.Read more
An eight megapixel compact digital camera you say? Yup, says Ricoh...Read more
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Pros

  • Macro performance was impressive
  • solid and well-built
  • greatly enhanced focus precision

Cons

  • GX8 feels a bit cheap
  • both colour saturation and image contrast were slightly high
  • digital zoom shots were slightly soft

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 7.144x5.358 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 4.3
  • Center, Spotus
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Ricoh Caplio GX8 - Pros & Cons

Ricoh Caplio GX8

Pros

  • Macro performance was impressive
  • solid and well-built
  • greatly enhanced focus precision
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • GX8 feels a bit cheap
  • both colour saturation and image contrast were slightly high
  • digital zoom shots were slightly soft
  • Only three aperture settings are provided

Ricoh Caplio GX8 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Ricoh Caplio GX8 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.28 in
Sensor photo detectors9.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.5
Maximum aperture4.3
Focal length equiv28 - 85
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
WB BracketingYes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage26.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatTIFF
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots130000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight7.23 oz
Width4.47 in
Height2.28 in
Depth1.14 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensorno

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Ricoh Caplio GX8 Ricoh - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.0
Based on 7 reviews
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Published: 17.02.2012
Ricoh Caplio GX8

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.

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Ricoh Australia Caplio GX8
4.0

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.

Ricoh Caplio GX8 Ricoh Caplio GX8 – Digital Camera
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 05.07.2005
Ricoh Caplio GX8 – Digital Camera
4.0

An eight megapixel compact digital camera you say? Yup, says Ricoh...

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Published: 31.08.2021
Ricoh Caplio GX8 review | Stuff

The GX8 comes with an aperture-priority mode and full manual. And, in macro mode, it can focus right down to 1cm

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DPReview
Published: 26.04.2005
Ricoh Caplio GX8

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.

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Ricoh Caplio 8.2 megapixel Camera

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...