Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are provided at Leica D-LUX 5 Gallery and Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh CX4
D-LUX 5 | CX4 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Leica D-LUX 5
CX4 | D-LUX 5 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX4
D-LUX 5 | CX4 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Leica D-LUX 5 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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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 |