Leica C vs Ricoh PX
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Leica C vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released September 2013
- Additionally Known as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched August 2011
Leica C vs Ricoh PX Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica C vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and PX (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and PX (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe C was introduced 2 years after the PX which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the C matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica C vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Ricoh PX
C | PX | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | August 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Leica C
PX | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Ricoh PX
C | PX | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Leica C vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica C has got outside 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 PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica C vs Ricoh PX in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the C and the PX.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.
Leica C vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and PX.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Ricoh PX will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Leica C vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Leica C | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Ricoh |
Model type | Leica C | Ricoh PX |
Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-09-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display 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/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 gr (0.43 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,299 | $329 |