Leica V-Lux 2 vs Ricoh CX4

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Leica V-Lux 2 vs Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was brought out 2 months later than the CX4 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 2 scores against the CX4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 2 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Ricoh CX4 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the V-Lux 2 vs the CX4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 2 and CX4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.