| Manufacturer | Ricoh |
| Name | Caplio GX8 |
| Image sensor | 1/1.8-inch CCD; 8.5 MP total, 8.24 MP effective |
| Max output resolution | 3264 x 2448 |
| Other resolutions | 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
| Zoom | 3x (optical), 4x (digital) |
| Optical focal length (35mm) | 5.8 - 17.4 mm (approx 28 - 85 mm) |
| Maximum lens aperture | f2.5 to f4.3 |
| Shutter speeds | 30 to 1/2000 sec |
| ISO rating | Auto/64/100/200/400/800/1600 |
| LCD screen | 1.8in TFT LCD, 130,000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | Real image optical |
| Flash range | Approx 2.9m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Slow synchronisation, Off, On (forced flash) |
| Exposure control | Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene modes |
| Exposure metering | Multi-zone, spot metering, centre-weighted metering |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 EV |
| White balance modes | Overcast, sunlight, tungsten light, fluorescent light, manual adjustment |
| Auto-Focus | Auto, snap, manual, infinity |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm |
| Recording Modes | Single, continuous, burst mode, Movie |
| Image formats | JPEG, TIFF, Open DML Motion JPEG with Sound |
| Compression | Fine, normal |
| Picture Adjustments | Saturation, sharpness, colour, white balance |
| Video (max res/format) | 320 x 240 with audio and 30fps |
| Movie Length | Up to card capacity |
| Self-timer | 10 seconds |
| Memory card slot | Secure Digital |
| Supplied Memory | None (26MB built-in) |
| Batteries supplied | 2x AA alkaline |
| Recharger supplied | No |
| A/V output | PAL and NTSC |
| Ports | USB 2.0/AV |
| Accessories | Wrist strap, Software CD, USB cable, AV cable |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 113.6 (w) x 58.0 (h) x 29.0 (d) mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | 205g |
| Software | Caplio software, user guide |
| Warranty | 12 Months |