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Ricoh Caplio R4

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
20 %
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Editorial reviews:
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4.0 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Picture quality is good and with the various scene modes

Cons

  • the screen can be separated into three parts to allow fast forwarding and rewinding
  • focusing accuracy becomes that much higher when shooting in macro
  • Bulky compared to some compacts

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 2816, 2112 px
  • 4.8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Ricoh Caplio R4 - Pros & Cons

Ricoh Caplio R4

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Picture quality is good and with the various scene modes
  • These features are easy to switch on and use

Cons

  • the screen can be separated into three parts to allow fast forwarding and rewinding
  • focusing accuracy becomes that much higher when shooting in macro
  • Bulky compared to some compacts
  • the supplied software can be confusing and lacks simplicity
  • the flash is positioned too close to the shutter release button

Ricoh Caplio R4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2816 x 2112 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Ricoh Caplio R4 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution2816 x 2112 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1563
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom7.1 x
Digital zoom3.6 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture4.8
Focal length equiv28 - 200
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.4
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Night
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.76 oz
Width3.74 in
Height2.09 in
Depth1.02 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 64
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum800
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots153000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage26.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Maximum memory card size1.0 GB
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo

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Ricoh Caplio R4 Ricoh - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
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DPReview
Published: 23.02.2006
Ricoh Caplio R4

Pre-PMA 2006: Ricoh has announced today the new 6 million pixel Caplio R4. It sports a 7.1x (28-200mm equiv.) optical wide zoom, a vibration correction function (based on a CCD shift method) and a 2.5-inch LCD screen packed into a slim 26mm thick body.

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Good Gear Guide
Ricoh Australia Caplio R4
3.5

The R4 is a sophisticated compact with a big zoom that performs more than adequately in most regards.

Ricoh Caplio R4 Photography Blog
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Photography Blog

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Ricoh Caplio R4 Ricoh R4 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.02.2006
Ricoh R4 Review

Ricoh R4 review, find out how the R4 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Ricoh Caplio R4 superzoom compact camera review

Ricoh Caplio R4 camera review

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CNET
Published: 21.10.2010
Ricoh Caplio R4

The Ricoh Caplio R4 is a great point and shoot camera with impressive zoom capabilities, but it's not for those with large fingers or tight jeans pockets.

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Pocket-lint
Published: 13.07.2006
Ricoh Caplio R4 digital camera
4.5

The Caplio R4 offers a high-resolution compact camera with a level of specification usually the preserve of high-end models or even a D-SLR

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TechRadar
Published: 30.06.2006
Ricoh Caplio R4 review
4.0

Can the R4 avoid the criticism levelled at its predecesor?