Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX3

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the CX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was revealed 2 years later than the CX3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the CX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 4 and Ricoh CX3. The full galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery and Ricoh CX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Ricoh CX3 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Ricoh CX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 4 versus the CX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 4 and CX3 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and CX3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 4 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer V-Lux 4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.