Testseek.co.uk have collected 30 expert reviews of the Ricoh Caplio GX100 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ricoh Caplio GX100.
February 2008
(77%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Compact cameras tend to be almost entirely focused on consumers, emphasising gimmicks and ease of use rather than manual controls and ultimate image quality.The 10MP GX100 aims to change all that. It eschews the latest technology such as face-detection...
Abstract: We were suitably impressed by Ricohs recent 8-megapixel GR-D compact camera. Not only did it feature a highly corrected and bright 28mm-equivalent f/2.4 lens, but it was offered with an optional 21mm wide-angle conversion lens as well as a removable o...
Flexible, with a host of manual controls, Very well built, with a great lens
Sluggish lens operation, Expensive
Digital camera manufacturers have yet to produce a must-have alternative to an SLR for pros. Compact cameras tend to be almost entirely focused on consumers, emphasising gimmicks and ease of use rather than manual controls and ultimate image quality. T...
Some shooting delays; weak autofocus; average image stabilisation
An expensive -- but not over-priced -- compact camera that will appeal to enthusiast snappers bored with average lenses, average interfaces and average pictures. The wide-angle zoom lens in particular offers flexibility and competence in a fully manua...
Abstract: Ricoh GX100 A Four-Star, Photographers Pocket Camera Pocket digital cameras are ubiquitous. You probably already own one – you know, one of those little plastic wonders that fits in a shirt pocket and can detect when someone is smiling or not. (Im...
Abstract: Despite its meagre share of the digital camera market, Ricoh has always been one of the great innovators in the industry. When every other major camera manufacturer is content to push out carbon-copy ranges of almost identical cameras, Ricoh is not afraid...
Abstract: Product Details We clicked with:24mm wide angle lensRAW processing optionExcellent camera controlVery fast-acting shutter Shots in the dark:Its a lot of moneySome basic functions removed to menusFlash occasionally goes mad Ricoh has long held a reput...
Excellent resolution, fairly good corner sharpness even at 24mm equiv, Unusual and creatively versatile 24-72mm equiv. zoom range, Low distortion for such a wide lens, Fast F2.5 maximum aperture at wide end of zoom, Dual control dials and customizable in...
Noise and noise reduction issues at all sensitivity settings over ISO 80 - ISO 400 and up pretty much unusable for anything beyond a small print, JPEG output a little soft, especially at smaller apertures, Default settings produce rather over processed re...
Youve got to admire Ricoh, one of the oldest names in the photo market, for taking the kind of risks bigger players arent able - or willing - to take, producing niche products that are designed by people who obviously understand photography and the ...
Abstract: When Ricoh announced the GX100, I waited impatiently for my turn to review the camera. It has everything I am personally looking for in a compact camera. A true wide-angle but also zoom, RAW support, image stabilization, a fine resolution and a sturdy ...
