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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Leica D-LUX 5 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 66 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Renewed by Leica D-Lux 6
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • Announced November 2011
Photography Glossary

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-LUX 5 versus Ricoh CX6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the D-LUX 5 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D-LUX 5 (1/1.63") and CX6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The D-LUX 5 was introduced 14 months prior to the CX6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D-LUX 5 matches up vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-LUX 5 over the Ricoh CX6

 D-LUX 5 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Leica D-LUX 5

 CX6 D-LUX 5 
AnnouncedNovember 2011September 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX6

 D-LUX 5 CX6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-LUX 5 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D-LUX 5 and the CX6.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-LUX 5 and CX6 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D-LUX 5 and CX6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The D-LUX 5 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged D-LUX 5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Street photography features
Ricoh CX6 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica D-LUX 5
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (201 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-LUX 5 Vlogging info
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (271g)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Leica D-LUX 5 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-LUX 5 and Ricoh CX6
 Leica D-LUX 5Ricoh CX6
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-LUX 5 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-21 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 201 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 model - 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 One One
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