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Comparison of Pentax Optio 50L and Ricoh Caplio R30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio 50L ×
Ricoh Caplio R30 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio 50LRicoh Caplio R30
BrandPentaxRicoh
Manufacturer url-https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number50LR30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9195
Width (mm)3326
Height (mm)6153
Weight (g)190135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)55.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.252.22
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax LensRicoh Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0028.00 - 160.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)35.7
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 3.6
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast DetectionTTL
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • overcast
  • tungsten light 1 & 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-Segment, Center-weighted256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, SimplePortrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Scene, Tilt Correction, Text, Zoom Macro, High-Sensitivity
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0m0.2 m - 2.4 m (wide) / 0.14 m - 1.85 m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff (mmr system itu-t.6)
Included memory (MB)1226
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary DB-60
Usable battery types
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries includedYesProprietary DB-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • acdsee for pentax
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