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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Leica D-Lux 6
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
  • Introduced August 2010
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh CX4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and CX4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The D-LUX 5 was revealed 2 months after the CX4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up versus the CX4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh CX4

 D-LUX 5 CX4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 CX4 D-LUX 5 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX4

 D-LUX 5 CX4 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2010Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica D-LUX 5 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh CX4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D-LUX 5 compared to the CX4.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and CX4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-LUX 5 and CX4.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D-LUX 5 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography details
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX4 Landscape photography features
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
no Timelapse function
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX4
 Leica D-LUX 5Ricoh CX4
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica D-LUX 5 Ricoh CX4
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-21 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 59 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 ID - 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
Launch pricing $799 $211