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Ricoh GX200: Camera Test
Ricoh GX200: Camera Test

More of most everything in a favorite zoom compact.

By Dan Richards Posted December 2, 2008

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Lens: 24-72mm (full-frame equivalent) f/2.5-4.4 zoom.

Imaging: 12.1MP (effective) CCD captures 12MP images (4000x3000).

Storage: 54MB internal memory plus SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Stores JPEGs or Adobe DNG RAW + JPEG.

Burst rate: 1.4 fps for highest-quality JPEGs to the capacity of the card (tested).

Video: 640x480 at 30 fps with mono sound.

AF system: TTL contrast detection reads 9 autoselect zones or single central spot; selected zone is highlighted on LCD or in EVF. AF zone can be manually placed anywhere on the screen, and can have spotmeter coupled to it. Single-shot AF. Cancelable AF-assist lamp.

Shutter speeds: 1/2000 sec to 3 min.

Metering: TTL 256-segment evaluative, centerweighted, and spotmetering. EV -2 to 18 (at ISO 100).

ISO range: 80, 100 to 1600 in 1-EV increments.

Flash: Built-in with TTL autoflash, GN 21 (ISO 100, feet), hot-shoe.

LCD: 2.7-inch TFT with 460,000-dot resolution.

Viewfinder: Optional shoe-mounted VF-1 electronic viewfinder ($166.95, direct, if bought separately) with 201,000-dot 0.2-inch LCD.

Output: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and video.

Battery: Proprietary Li-ion rechargeable or 2 x AAA; 350 shots per charge (CIPA rating, 50% with flash).

Size/weight: 4.4x2.3x1.0 in.; 0.54 lb with card and battery.

Price: $495, camera only; $597 with VF-1 viewfinder. Distributed exclusively by Adorama (www.adorama.com).

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