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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Leica V-Lux 20 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched April 2010
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was manufactured 9 months after the CX2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the V-Lux 20 grades vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Ricoh CX2

 V-Lux 20 CX2 
ReleasedApril 2010August 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 CX2 V-Lux 20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh CX2

 V-Lux 20 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 20 against the CX2.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and CX2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 20 and CX2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 20 to give you more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Street photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 20
Sports photography with Ricoh CX2
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competitors in class (185 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (185g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh CX2
 Leica V-Lux 20Ricoh CX2
General Information
Company Leica Ricoh
Model type Leica V-Lux 20 Ricoh CX2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-20 2009-08-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $779 $341