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Leica C vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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 referred to as Typ112
Ricoh CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Leica C and Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The C was brought out 3 years after the CX4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C scores against the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh CX4

 C CX4 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2010Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Leica C

 CX4 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh CX4

 C CX4 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica C features outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the C compared to the CX4.

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and CX4.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica C will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher C provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
42
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Ricoh CX4 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
lighter than average (205g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica C
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Leica C vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Ricoh CX4
 Leica CRicoh CX4
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model Leica C Ricoh CX4
Also called as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-09-08 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $211