Compare Prices : Ricoh R10 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Well built and designed, easy to use, good for macro shots, has a regular mini-USB port, smooth zoom function

Cons: Body attracts a lot of dirt, noticeable purple fringing, no full manual mode

Verdict: This is a point-and-shoot compact camera that's suitable for any type of photography. It also looks good, but its body does tend to get dirty. Its overall picture quality is good, but in some instances purple fringing will be noticeable in your shots.

Review summary: Back in Summer 2008 IT Reviews took a look at the Ricoh R8. This camera, from a long serving manufacturer, managed to impress us with some intuitive features, but we were put off slightly by its ...

Verdict: The R10 is a reliable and responsive camera that's easy to control and would be a perfect choice for those who want an easy life. The Ricoh R10 is not going to win any style awards, although it has a certain retro charm about it. Features like an ...

Review summary: ricoh r10 review: Though the R10 has some smart, retro styling and a feature list as long as your arm, it falls down in the noise and performance stakes. Still, the camera's versatility gives you a headstart over its failings.

Pros: Loads of features, Highly adjustable, Retro styling

Cons: Noise issues, Not very fast

Verdict: Smart, retro styling? Check. Feature list as long as your arm? Check. Decent image quality? Sadly not. Obtrusive noise and average performance speed let the Ricoh R10 down. Still, the camera's versatility give you a headstart over its failings

Review summary: A flexible compact digital camera with a 10M pixel sensor and some impressive features, all at a reasonable price. The R10 is aimed at the amature photographer that wants to go beyond point and click photography.

Verdict: A high capacity battery is supplied along with a charger. A full charge is claimed to be sufficient to take 300 pictures. I've taken a large number, many with flash and battery still claims to be almost fuly charged

Review summary: A new design and bigger LCD, but little else that excites…

Pros: Design, electronic level display, tones and dynamic range

Cons: Very little new to justify the price, image softness

Verdict: It's peculiar that manufacturers are inclined to produce essentially the same camera, simply altering the designation and adjusting only the slightest of features, and still release it in a fanfare of 'new camera' hype. The R10's 'new features' amount ...