New GX8 features 8.2 megapixel CCD and larger memory. The new camera is very closely based on the existing Caplio GX model, with only two significant changes. One is the image sensor, which has been upgraded from a 5.1 to an 8.2 megapixel CCD. The other change is an increase in the built in memory - formerly 16MB, but now 26MB. The 3x optical zoom lens is said to be a new design, although the lens specs listed are identical to the original GX, and the camera body remains basically unchanged.

The Ricoh Caplio GX8 will ship in Japan from May 20th, with pricing not disclosed at this time.

Specifications:

- Camera Type: Compact
- Dimensions: 113.6 x 29.0 x 58.0mm
- Weight: 261.0 g
- Sensor Type: 1/1.8" CCD
8.50 megapixels (total)
8.24 megapixels (effective)
- Filter Type: RGBG
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3

- Image Dimensions:
3264 x 2448 (8.0 megapixels)
2592 x 1944 (5.0 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
- Image Quality: 3 levels

- LCD: 1.8", 130,000 pixels
- Lens Type: Ricoh Zoom Lens
- 3x optical zoom

- Focal Length:
5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
28 - 85mm (35mm equivalent)

- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
- Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/2000 second
- Internal Flash Modes: Auto (automatic flash in backlight), Red-eye Reduction, On, Slow Synchro, Off
- Range: 0.2 - 5.0m (W), 0.15 - 2.9m (T) (ISO auto or ISO400)
- Digital Zoom: 4x
- Movie Format:AVI (MotionJPEG) with audio, 320x240 and 160x120
- File Format:TIFF, JPEG
- Flash Memory: 26.0MB