Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6
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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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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Revealed September 2012
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
- Successor is Leica V-Lux 5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. The resolution of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The V-Lux 4 was released 11 months after the CX6 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the V-Lux 4 scores against the CX6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 4 & Ricoh CX6. The complete galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery & Ricoh CX6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Ricoh CX6
V-Lux 4 | CX6 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Leica V-Lux 4
CX6 | V-Lux 4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Ricoh CX6
V-Lux 4 | CX6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outside 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 CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 in our brand new Camera & 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 based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the CX6.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX6-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and CX6 is 65 and 92 respectively.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 4 and CX6.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica V-Lux 4 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent V-Lux 4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-V-Lux-4-vs-Ricoh-CX6-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 CX6 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 4 | Ricoh CX6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Ricoh |
Model | Leica V-Lux 4 | Ricoh CX6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588g (1.30 lbs) | 201g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $899 | $595 |