Leica V-Lux 20 vs Ricoh CX6

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica V-Lux 20 and Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 20 was brought out 19 months earlier than the CX6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the V-Lux 20 grades against the CX6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 20 & Ricoh CX6. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 20 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh CX6 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the V-Lux 20 vs the CX6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 20 and CX6 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 20 and CX6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 20 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.