Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 206g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and CX3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The D-Lux 6 was introduced 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D-Lux 6 scores against the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica D-Lux 6 & Ricoh CX3. The whole galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery & Ricoh CX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Ricoh CX3
D-Lux 6 | CX3 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX3 over the Leica D-Lux 6
CX3 | D-Lux 6 |
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Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX3
D-Lux 6 | CX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Ricoh CX3 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D-Lux 6 compared to the CX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 6 and CX3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D-Lux 6 and CX3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The D-Lux 6 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher D-Lux 6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX3 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 6 | Ricoh CX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Ricoh |
Model | Leica D-Lux 6 | Ricoh CX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 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 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
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 | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,600 | $329 |