Ricoh Caplio GX100

Compact enthusiast camera with wide-angle lens

Ricoh Caplio GX100
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Ricoh
Model GX100

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.75-inch CCD sensor with 10.01 megapixels
PROCESSOR Smooth Imaging Engine II for noise reduction
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect AF with multi-point and spot modes
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detection only
VIDEO 640x480 VGA at 30fps in AVI format
STABILIZATION CCD-shift image stabilization system
BURST RATE Approx 1.5 fps with limited buffer
VIEWFINDER Optional detachable tilting electronic viewfinder (VF-1)
DISPLAY 2.5-inch fixed LCD with 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Metal body construction, no official weather sealing

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Ricoh Caplio GX100

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Front dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present ADJ lever
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Ricoh Caplio GX100

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Ricoh Caplio GX100 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/1.75-inch CCD
Resolution 10.01 MP
ISO Range 80-1600
Autofocus Contrast-detect
Shutter Speed 180s - 1/2000s
Burst Rate 1.5 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization CCD-shift
Viewfinder Optional EVF
LCD 2.5-inch 230k dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 320 shots
Weight 220g (body only)
Dimensions 111.6 x 58 x 25 mm