Ricoh Caplio GX100
Competitors

As well as being compared against other pro digicams and compacts, the Ricoh Caplio GX100 is also often compared to boutiques, mirrorless, travel zooms and entry-level DSLRs. The Ricoh Caplio GX100's top rivals come from Ricoh (such as the Caplio GX200 and the GR Digital III) and Fujifilm (such as the Finepix X10 and the FinePix X100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), supports an external flash and much longer exposures (180 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it has a significantly smaller sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.5 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Ricoh Caplio GX200 1 year newer $742	Significant advantages of the GX200 (vs the GX100) Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 10 MP Larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the GX200 (vs the GX100) None found common strengths of the GX200 and GX100 Supports RAW Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Compact 112x58x25 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm
	Compare the GX200 vs the GX100
Fujifilm Finepix X10 4 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.5 Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the GX100) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Larger: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the X10 and GX100 Supports RAW Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital Support external flash
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Ricoh GR Digital III 2 years newer $719	Significant advantages of the GR Digital III (vs the GX100) Significantly wider aperture: f/1.9 vs f/2.5 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the GR Digital III (vs the GX100) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 1 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the GR Digital III and GX100 Supports RAW Fairly small: Compact 109x59x26 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Thin: 1" vs 1"
	Compare the GR Digital III vs the Caplio GX100
Canon Powershot S100 4 years newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the GX100) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.5 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the GX100) Much shorter max exposures: 15 seconds vs 180 seconds No external flash support No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the S100 and GX100 Supports RAW Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 3 years newer $359	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.5 Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the GX100) Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and GX100 Supports RAW Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Fairly small: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Ricoh GR Digital IV 4 years newer $665 - $803	Significant advantages of the IV (vs the GX100) Much higher resolution screen: 1,230k dots vs 230k dots Significantly wider aperture: f/1.9 vs f/2.5 Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the IV (vs the GX100) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm Much shorter max exposures: 1 seconds vs 180 seconds No viewfinder: None vs Digital common strengths of the IV and GX100 Supports RAW Fairly small: Compact 109x59x33 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Thin: 1.3" vs 1"
	Compare the GR Digital IV vs the Caplio GX100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.5 vs f/3.3), has a much wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 35 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.5" vs 1.8"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (10 MP vs 7.1 MP).

However, on average it is slightly larger (compact 112x58x25 mm vs compact 100x55x23 mm) and is much heavier (260 g vs 165 g).

Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom 1 year older	Significant advantages of the F470 Zoom (vs the GX100) Significantly smaller: Super compact 92x58x20 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much lighter: 150 g vs 260 g Significant disadvantages of the F470 Zoom (vs the GX100) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 24 mm Much lower true resolution: 5.9 MP vs 10 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm common strengths of the F470 Zoom and GX100 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.5
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F470 Zoom vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Casio Exilim EX-Z750 2 years older	Significant advantages of the EX-Z750 (vs the GX100) Smaller: Super compact 89x59x22 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much lighter: 165 g vs 260 g Significant disadvantages of the EX-Z750 (vs the GX100) Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 24 mm Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 10 MP No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift common strengths of the EX-Z750 and GX100 Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.5 Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the Casio Exilim EX-Z750 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Ricoh Caplio R7 5 months newer	Significant advantages of the R7 (vs the GX100) Much lighter: 135 g vs 260 g Significant disadvantages of the R7 (vs the GX100) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.5 Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 10 MP common strengths of the R7 and GX100 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the R7 vs the GX100
Ricoh Caplio GX8 1 year older	Significant advantages of the GX8 (vs the GX100) None found Significant disadvantages of the GX8 (vs the GX100) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 10 MP Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the GX8 and GX100 Very wide aperture: f/2.5 vs f/2.5 Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the GX8 vs the GX100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to boutique competitors include: it has slightly more zoom (3x vs 1x), has a much wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 35 mm), is much smaller (compact 112x58x25 mm vs standard size 127x75x54 mm), has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none) and significantly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 10 cm).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/2.5 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 2.8"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Fujifilm FinePix X100 3 years newer $1,199	Significant advantages of the X100 (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.5 Significantly larger screen: 2.8" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the X100 (vs the GX100) Much larger: Standard size 127x75x54 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 24 mm Much thicker: 2.1" vs 1" common strengths of the X100 and GX100 Good macro capabilities: 10 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix X100 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is slightly smaller (compact 112x58x25 mm vs mid size 115x72x42 mm), is thinner (1" vs 1.5") and is slightly lighter (260 g vs 334 g).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (10 MP vs 15.8 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Sony NEX-5N 4 years newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the GX100) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the GX100) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the NEX-5N and GX100 Fairly small: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Light weight: 269 g vs 260 g
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 4 years newer $643 - $1,125 (body only) $739 - $964 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the GX100) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GX1 (vs the GX100) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the DMC-GX1 and GX100 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 2 years newer $1,138 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the GX100) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the GX100) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and GX100 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Olympus PEN E-PL1 2 years newer $219 - $279 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the GX100) Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the GX100) No viewfinder: None vs Digital Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds Significantly larger: Mid size 115x72x42 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and GX100 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 3 years newer $376 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the GX100) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the GX100) No viewfinder: None vs Digital No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and GX100 Fairly small: Mid size 113x68x33 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Thin: 1.3" vs 1" Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 1 year newer $490 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the GX100) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has interchangeable lenses Significantly larger sensor: Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the GX100) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Standard size 124x84x45 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the DMC-G1 and GX100 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a significantly wider aperture (f/2.5 vs f/3.5), has a much larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), is thinner (1" vs 1.3") and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has significantly less zoom (3x vs 16x), doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0") and has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 3 years newer $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the GX100) Much more zoom: 16x vs 3x Has a GPS Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the GX100) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.5 No RAW support common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and GX100 Good wide angle: 24 mm vs 24 mm Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 180 seconds
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Ricoh CX5 3 years newer $352	Significant advantages of the CX5 (vs the GX100) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" More zoom: 10.7x vs 3x Significant disadvantages of the CX5 (vs the GX100) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.5 Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the CX5 and GX100 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the CX5 vs the Caplio GX100
Ricoh CX3 2 years newer $179 - $208	Significant advantages of the CX3 (vs the GX100) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" More zoom: 10.7x vs 3x Significant disadvantages of the CX3 (vs the GX100) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.5 Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the CX3 and GX100 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the CX3 vs the Caplio GX100
Ricoh CX4 3 years newer $249	Significant advantages of the CX4 (vs the GX100) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" More zoom: 10.7x vs 3x Significant disadvantages of the CX4 (vs the GX100) Much narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.5 Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm common strengths of the CX4 and GX100 Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm
	Compare the CX4 vs the Caplio GX100

Generally, some of the advantages of the Ricoh GX100 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), is much smaller (compact 112x58x25 mm vs prosumer size 130x95x66 mm), is thinner (1" vs 2.6"), is much lighter (260 g vs 598 g) and much longer exposures (180 seconds vs 30 seconds).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (10 MP vs 12.2 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO).

Olympus E-500 1 year older	Significant advantages of the E-500 (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Has an optical viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Digital Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the E-500 (vs the GX100) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much larger: Prosumer size 130x95x66 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 60 seconds vs 180 seconds common strengths of the E-500 and GX100 Very small: Prosumer size 130x95x66 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 1" Light weight: 479 g vs 260 g
	Compare the Olympus E-500 vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Pentax K-r 3 years newer $631 - $649 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-r (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the K-r (vs the GX100) Much larger: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 180 seconds Much thicker: 2.7" vs 1" common strengths of the K-r and GX100 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Very small: Prosumer size 125x97x68 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Very thin: 2.7" vs 1"
	Compare the Pentax K-r vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100
Canon Rebel T1i 2 years newer $465 - $629 (body only) $549 - $575 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the GX100) Much larger sensor: APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.5mm Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 20fps vs 480p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the GX100) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 180 seconds Much larger: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm common strengths of the T1i and GX100 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Compact 112x58x25 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 1" Light weight: 520 g vs 260 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs the Ricoh Caplio GX100