Ricoh Caplio GX100 Point & Shoot Camera
The Ricoh Caplio GX100 is a 10MP 1/1.7 inch compact camera — with 640x480 video and in-body stabilization. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Ricoh Caplio GX100 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Ricoh Caplio GX100
Key Features — Ricoh Caplio GX100
1/1.7-Inch 10MP CCD: Larger than typical point-and-shoot sensors, the 1/1.7-inch CCD delivers 10MP resolution with better light-gathering capability than smaller compact sensors.
Wide-Angle Zoom Lens: The GX100 features a 24-72mm equivalent zoom range starting at 24mm, making it well-suited for landscapes, architecture, and tight interior shots.
Sensor-Shift Stabilization: Ricoh's CCD-shift image stabilization helps reduce blur from camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly at longer focal lengths or in lower light.
Standard Hot Shoe: Accepts external flash units beyond the built-in flash, giving users more control over lighting in demanding situations.
17-Point Contrast AF: Contrast-detection autofocus across 17 selectable points gives the shooter meaningful control over focus placement within the frame.
Optional EVF Accessory: The GX100 is compatible with Ricoh's optional VF-1 external electronic viewfinder, a rare feature for a compact camera of this class.
Camera Specifications — Ricoh Caplio GX100
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.7 inch |
| Resolution | 10MP |
| Processor | Unknown |
| ISO Range | 80 – 1600 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 17 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3648x2736 |
| Burst Rate | 2 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 640x480 |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Ricoh Caplio GX100
The Ricoh Caplio GX100 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on a 1/1.7-inch, 10MP sensor capable of capturing images at up to 3648x2736 pixels in the sRGB color space. Its contrast-detection autofocus system covers 17 focus points, giving users more compositional control than many cameras in its class. In-body image stabilization is on board to help steady shots during handheld use. The ISO range spans 80 to 1600, and burst shooting is available at up to 2fps.
The camera features a built-in flash alongside a standard hot shoe for external flash attachment — a notable inclusion for a compact. The 2.5-inch fixed LCD resolves 230,000 dots, and a separate viewfinder is also present. Storage relies on SD and SDHC cards, with USB connectivity for transfers.
The body measures 111.6 x 58.0 x 25.0 mm and weighs 220g, and the Lithium-Ion battery supports approximately 340 shots per charge. Video tops out at 640x480 at 30fps in 8-bit color.
Pros — Ricoh Caplio GX100
- ✓1/1.7-inch sensor at 10MP delivers a relatively large sensor footprint for a point-and-shoot class camera
- ✓Contrast-detection autofocus with 17 focus points offers meaningful focus control (specifications.autofocus.focusPoints)
- ✓In-body image stabilization helps manage camera shake during handheld use (specifications.imageStabilization.inBodyIS)
Cons — Ricoh Caplio GX100
- ✗Video capability is limited to 640x480 at a maximum of 30fps — far below modern standards (specifications.videoSpecs.maxResolution)
- ✗No weather sealing, making it vulnerable to dust and moisture in challenging environments (specifications.bodyDesign.weatherSealing)
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity limits wireless transfer and remote control options (specifications.connectivity)