Compare Prices : Ricoh Caplio GX100 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: In matter of design, Ricoh Caplio is not much for a camera, but as performance, at the quality-price rapport, it stands out good. There's no optical viewfinder on the Ricoh Caplio GX100, but there's a removable optional electronic viewfinder which ...

Pros: Wide angle shooting, Smooth design, Funky accessories, Sharp pictures

Cons: Some noise problems, Expensive

Verdict: Ricoh's Caplio GX100 is a high end camera for experienced users. While average photographers may not fully appreciate the wide angle shooting and extremely crisp shots it produces, there is no doubt it's a great camera if you can afford it.

Review summary: It's a small and tough package, with a rubberised grip on the right-hand side and precise, almost military-looking controls

Pros: Flexible, with a host of manual controls, Very well built, with a great lens

Cons: Sluggish lens operation, Expensive

Verdict: There's no optical viewfinder but there is the (world's first) option to add a separate electronic viewfinder (£50) on the hotshoe. Our test unit didn't come with one but it promises data display and a folding action of up to 90 degrees for angled ...

Review summary: 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

Pros: Flexible, with a host of manual controls, Very well built, with a great lens

Cons: Sluggish lens operation, Expensive

Verdict: We wish there was a huge market for Ricoh's smart, sophisticated offering. The wide-angle lens is glorious, ease of use is almost perfect and images are great. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for amateurs and too slow for pros. Worth snapping up if ...

Review summary: Many photographers dream of a compact digital camera with a fine zoom range, including a true wide-angle, one that gives a high resolution and can also store images in RAW. Until recently this remained just a dream. But fortunately there is the ...