Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX2

Below, we are analyzing the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and CX2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was brought out 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 6 scores versus the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the CX2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and CX2 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and CX2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica D-Lux 6 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger D-Lux 6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.