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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45
Leica D-Lux 6 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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
  • Announced August 2010
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and CX4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 6 was released 2 years after the CX4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D-Lux 6 matches up vs the CX4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Ricoh CX4

 D-Lux 6 CX4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 CX4 D-Lux 6 

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX4

 D-Lux 6 CX4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 6 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D-Lux 6 against the CX4.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D-Lux 6 and CX4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D-Lux 6 and CX4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 6 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent D-Lux 6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX4 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX4 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography features
64
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than competition (205g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 6
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX4
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX4 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX4
 Leica D-Lux 6Ricoh CX4
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica D-Lux 6 Ricoh CX4
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-17 2010-08-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
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 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 298 gr (0.66 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 102 x 59 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,600 $211