Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2
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![Leica V-Lux 4 front Leica V-Lux 4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-V-Lux-4/Leica-V-Lux-4-front.jpg)
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32 Features
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Released September 2012
- Succeeded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
(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
- Revealed August 2009
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 4 was launched 3 years after the CX2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 4 grades versus the CX2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Ricoh CX2
V-Lux 4 | CX2 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Leica V-Lux 4
CX2 | V-Lux 4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Ricoh CX2
V-Lux 4 | CX2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 4 has physical measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the CX2.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and CX2 is 65 and 93 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and CX2.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Leica V-Lux 4 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern V-Lux 4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Ricoh |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Ricoh CX2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2009-08-20 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 3.00 m (ISO 400) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 lbs) | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $899 | $341 |