Ricoh Caplio R7 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Ricoh Caplio R7 digital camera offers 8.1 megapixels and a 7.1x wide zoom lens (28-200mm), meaning that it will bring you more optical zoom than any other camera in this range. On the first view, I can say it has a very solid build. Around the back ...

Review summary: The new Ricoh Caplio R7 replaces the R6 after just six months on the shelves

Pros: Lightning fast in use, Noise control, Wideangle zoom

Cons: Image softening at edges of the frame

Verdict: A well-built and lightning-fast wideangle update to the R6.

Review summary: Ricoh's new Caplio R7 places a 7.1x zoom lens within a relatively slender body. At between 20mm and 23mm thick along the length of its body, it's a major feat of engineering.

Pros: Excellent zoom lens. Small size.

Cons: Noisy images. Poor stabilization.

Verdict: The Caplio R7 is a great concept let down by a poor CCD. Most creatives will need to go for a larger model if they want high-zoom facilities

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: The Ricoh Caplio R7 is a very compact digital camera that easily fits in the palm of your hand, measuring 99.6(W) x 55.0 (H) x 23.3mm (D) and weighing 161g with the battery and wrist-strap fitted. This is one camera that you truly won't notice ...

Verdict: Just 6 months on from the R6 model, the new Ricoh R7 arrives, at first glance with very few new standout features. The increase in resolution from 7 to 8 megapixels doesn't make a lot of difference to your photos, but thankfully the new image ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: With a 28mm wide-angle and 7x zoom, this new Ricoh should be a popular camera.

Verdict: Once again Ricoh demonstrates that in terms of technical ability and value for money, its cameras are among the best on the market. The Caplio R7 is an outstandingly versatile pocket compact with an unmatched list of features. It is stylish, well made ...