Leica C vs Ricoh CX6
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
45
92 Imaging
34 Features
38 Overall
35
Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
- Also Known as Typ112
(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
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica C and Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe C was launched 23 months after the CX6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C matches up versus the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh CX6
| C | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2013 |  | November 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Leica C
| CX6 | C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh CX6
| C | CX6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica C features outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Leica C and Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the C and the CX6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C and CX6.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica C will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern C is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Leica C vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications
| Leica C | Ricoh CX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Ricoh |
| Model type | Leica C | Ricoh CX6 |
| Also called | Typ112 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2011-11-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 201 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,299 | $595 |