Leica V-Lux 2 vs Ricoh CX6

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 2 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 2 was launched 14 months prior to the CX6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the V-Lux 2 scores vs the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica V-Lux 2 and Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery and Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 2 has outside measurements 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 CX6 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Leica V-Lux 2 versus Ricoh CX6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 2 versus the CX6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 2 and CX6 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 2 and CX6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older V-Lux 2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.