Leica D-Lux 6 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh CX6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") and CX6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D-Lux 6 was manufactured 11 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D-Lux 6 grades against the CX6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 6 and Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica D-Lux 6 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Leica D-Lux 6 versus Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D-Lux 6 versus the CX6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 6 and CX6 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 6 and CX6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D-Lux 6 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The younger D-Lux 6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.