Comparisons / Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GR Digital II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Comparison of Ricoh Caplio GR Digital II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 [S]ave

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Ricoh Caplio GR Digital II ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 ×
General
ModelRicoh Caplio GR Digital IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
BrandRicohSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberGR Digital IIDSC-TX5
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072010
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)10794
Width (mm)2518
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)168143
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.2
Sensor format1/1.75 inch1/2.4 inch
Sensor area (mm²)40.8927.05
Sensor width (mm)7.385.92
Sensor height (mm)5.544.57
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.021.62
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (dng)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Open DML Motion JPEG)MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensGR LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)-4
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.420.16 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)308
Thread typeBody threads w/ adapter-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4.0
  • 2
  • 22
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeMulti / spotContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)168
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (JPEG mode only)Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • advanced
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • overcast
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 1801/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Multi, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modes-High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • forced
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow-synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range description0.2 - 3 metersISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw (dng)
-
Included memory (MB)5445
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.75
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.61
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-1.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370250
Battery form factorProprietary DB-60 or 2 x AAAProprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable or alkaline disposable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary DB-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe photoshop elements tryout version cd-rom
  • gr digital software cd-rom
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
Os compatibility-
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Optical Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, Component HD Output, Intelligent Sweep Panorama



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