Digital Camera News and Reviews

Ricoh CX4

CNET UK has reviewed a new compact digital camera from Ricoh. The camera is called Ricoh CX4 and features a back-illuminated sensor and 10.7x optical zoom. One major difference from the CX4 is that this Ricoh camera has improved image stabilization.

Some key features for the Ricoh CX4:
-10 megapixel back-illuminated image sensor
-10.7x optical zoom lens (28-300mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-3″ LCD screen
-720p HD video recording
-Autofocus system automatically tracks the subject

CNET UK ends up giving the Ricoh CX4 an overall score of 3.5 stars out of 5 possible. On the positive side we find aspects such as an useful zoom range, solid build, good value for your money and the LCD screen is great. There are a few negative sides that keeps the camera from getting a top score like noisy zoom operation, no zoom in movie mode, little or no hand grip and the reviewer does not like the way the camera looks. The CX4 is a pretty good camera, but has some quirks.
Read the full review of the Ricoh CX4 digital camera here.

Ricoh CX3

Photography has reviewed the new Ricoh CX3 compact digital camera. This camera comes with a new interesting CMOS sensor that is back illuminated. Ricoh claims that this new sensor will give you better pictures. The camera also comes with a nice zoom range and a big 3″ LCD screen.

Some key features for the Ricoh CX3 camera:
-Back-illuminated 10-megapixel CMOS sensor
-10.7x optical zoom lens (28-300mm)
-3″ LCD screen
-High definition 720p video
-Uses SD/SDHC memory cards

Photography Blog gives the Ricoh CX3 a “Highly Recommended” score with 4.5 out of 5 possible stars. The CX3 scores highest on image quality, features and ease of use while scoring a little lower on design and value. Seems like Ricoh has produced a very nice camera, but in my opinion the lack of manual controls and RAW-mode is a bit of a let down. Hopefully that will be added with a Ricoh CX4 if it ever comes out.
Read the full review of the Ricoh CX3 digital camera here.

Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF

Trusted Reviews has tested the Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF color laser printer. This laser printer from Ricoh is able to print, copy, scan and fax, and it is able to print up to 21 pages per minute.

Some key features for the Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF:
-Print, copy, scan and fax
-Print speeds up to 21 pages per minute
-250-sheet paper tray
-standard duplex printing
-256MB RAM

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF an overall score of 8 out of 10 points. The printer scores highest on features, print speed and print quality while scoring a little lower on value. It seems like a good printer, but could have faster start printing and a larger display.
Read the full review of the Ricoh Aficio SP C232SF printer here.

Ricoh GXR

Wow, that was fast! Photography Blog is one of the first to review the new camera system from Ricoh, the Ricoh GXR. This system is pretty unique where you have interchangeable camera units that make the possibilities endless. You can have a small sensor with a long telezoom and a large sensor with a portrait lens.

Some key features for the Ricoh GXR system:
-Interchangeable unit camera system
-Smaller than Micro Four Thirds cameras
-A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO camera unit with 12.3 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor
-S10 24-72 mm F2.5-4.4 VC camera with 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor

Photography Blog ends up giving the Ricoh GXR camera system a “Highly Recommended” rating with 4.5 out of 5 stars. The reviewer really enjoys this Ricoh and believes there will be lots of interesting combinations in the feature. The camera is able to take pictures of good quality and the slide mechanism works really well. One downside is that right now there are few combinations and the combinations could be better. It will be very interesting to see how Ricoh develops the GXR system in the future and I hope they will have some success since they are so brave and innovative.
Read the full review of the Ricoh GXR camera system here.