Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6
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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- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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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 |