Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2
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Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
- Introduced June 2018
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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched August 2009
Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Leica C-Lux and Ricoh CX2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the C-Lux (1") and CX2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe C-Lux was manufactured 8 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C-Lux grades against the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux & Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Ricoh CX2
C-Lux | CX2 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | August 2009 | More recent by 108 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 920k | Sharper screen (+320k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Leica C-Lux
CX2 | C-Lux |
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Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Ricoh CX2
C-Lux | CX2 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Leica C-Lux and Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the C-Lux vs the CX2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and CX2 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C-Lux and CX2.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica C-Lux will show extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger C-Lux is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Leica C-Lux vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica C-Lux | Ricoh CX2 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-06-10 | 2009-08-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 340g (0.75 lbs) | 185g (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,050 | $341 |