Leica C vs Ricoh CX1
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Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Additionally Known as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2009
Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Leica C versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) and the C (1/1.7") and CX1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe C was announced 4 years later than the CX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C matches up vs the CX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Ricoh CX1. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh CX1
C | CX1 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Leica C
CX1 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh CX1
C | CX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 920k | 920k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica C offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica C versus Ricoh CX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the C and the CX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C and CX1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C and CX1.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica C will deliver extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Leica C vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Leica C | Ricoh CX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica C | Ricoh CX1 |
Other name | Typ112 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2009-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 9MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 | 250 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,299 | $299 |