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Review summary: This 12 megapixel camera has a 24-72mm (film equivalent) zoom that is reasonably fast with an f2.5 maximum aperture. In other words this is a true wide angle optic. The build quality is excellent and ergonomics are good. Appearance is austere and ...

Pros: The wide angle lens is ideal for travellers. Distortion is reasonably well controlled and there is a Distortion Correction function that almost, but not quite, eliminates barrel distortion. The RAW recording ability should be a plus but we found that ...

Cons: This camera suffers from extreme image noise. Even with noise reduction turned on full-time we couldn't get the graininess under control, except at speeds below ISO100. Unfortunately the shadow noise coagulates into ugly black clumps.

Verdict: This camera has a lot going for it. It feels like it has been made by serious photographers for serious photographers. The electronic viewfinder is a useful accessory. And for anyone content to stick with ISO speeds under 100 it produces good images, ...

Review summary: Featuring a super wide-angle high performance 24-72 mm/f2.5 (wide) - f4.4(telephoto) zoom lens with superb optical performance, the GX200 compares favorably to SLR interchangeable lenses. Attaching the unique tilting electronic viewfinder which is ...

Verdict: A 1/1.7" CCD with 12 megapixels faithfully reproduces the world as seen

Review summary: The GX200's 69mm LCD screen packs in an amazing 460,000 pixels, twice the resolution of most -- and that's just one example of the top-end features this camera has despite its small size. Its focal length is also wider than usual, meaning it'll be ...

Pros: Small size ; build quality ; advanced controls ; wideangle zoom

Cons: Expensive for a compact ; performance good but not outstanding

Verdict: Ricoh might not be one of the biggest names in photography, but it has a long history of camera manufacturing and its compact GR film camera earned a cult following. The GX200 offers the same blend of pocketability and power. Cheaper cameras can match ...

Review summary: Ricoh releases firmware 1.14 for the GX200 digital camera. This update fixes the following: • In the Auto shooting mode, and with the Grid Guide is displayed, and if you turn off the camera power and then turn on in the My Setting mode, a lacked grid ...

Review summary: Ricoh follows up a camera "cult" favorite with an upgraded model, but noise issues continue.

Pros: A charming little camera that can capture high-quality images in good lighting conditions ; accessorizing the GX200 with interesting add-ons including a 19mm conversion lens is half the fun ; improved 2.7-inch LCD

Cons: Still suffers from noise issues when shooting above ISO 400 ; accessories make the GX200 less pocket friendly ; was bump in megapixels from previous model really necessary

Verdict: The Ricoh GX200 has the same unique look as its predecessor as well as some of its noise issues