Ricoh GX200 review

Could the new GX200 tempt you away from your DSLR?

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-09-30September 30th 2008

Price at launch	£320.00
MPN	GX200VF
Colour	Black
Description	Compact Camera
Dimensions	112 x 58 x 25
Features	24mm Wide Angle / 72mm Zoom / Smooth Imaging Engine III / 1/1.7" CCD with 12 megapixels / Noise reduction (On/Off) / Macro function / AE/AF target shift / 12 x Digital Zoom
Weight (g)	260
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Battery life (approx images)	350
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Video Output
Display Size	2.7
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	12.1
Exposure bracketing	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	Auto, On/Off, Red Eye Red., Slow Sync
Flash Modes	Auto, Off, On, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes	Auto, Manual
ISO Settings	100, 1600, 200, 400, 64, 800, Auto-Hi, ISO Auto
Image Formats	JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Resolution	12.4
Image Sensor Type	1/1.7inch CCD
Lens	11 elements in 7 groups
Longest Shutter Speed	180
Max Aperture	2.5
Max Focal Length	15.3
Max. Captured Image Resolution	3984 x 2656
Memory Types	Internal, MultiMedia Card, SD, SDHC
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Min Aperture	4.4
Min Focal Length	5.1
Min Shutter Speed	2000
Optical Zoom	3
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Manual, Outdoor
White Balance Presets	Incandescent
LCD Display?	Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels)	3984
Max resolution (vertical pixels)	2656