Ricoh's wider-angle GX200

Lori Grunin | Jun 25, 2008

Ricoh continues inching its way back into the market, this time with an update to its Caplio GX100 point-and-shoot camera, the GX200. The real distinguishing characteristic of the GX models is the 24-72mm-equivalent 3x zoom lens; 24mm is a fairly wide-angle view for a snapshot model.

The GX200 isn't a huge upgrade over the GX100; basically, it's got a higher-resolution 12-megapixel sensor compared with the GX100's 10-megapixel CCD, and it sports a slightly larger, higher-resolution 2.7-inch LCD, versus 2.5 inches for the GX100. Ricoh claims its updated image-processing engine, Smooth Imaging Engine III, provides "dramatic" noise reduction. That's essential for the higher-resolution sensor.

Ricoh told CNET Asia that the GX200 will be available in Asia Pacific from mid-July, but the pricing has yet to be confirmed. However, Adorama camera (one of the few US retailers to carry Ricoh models) is taking preorders, and at least on its site the GX200 is slated to ship for US$599, so that's a good gauge on how much it'll cost when it's on the shelves.

Picture credit: Ricoh | Via CNET Crave

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