Leica V-Lux 4 vs Ricoh CX6

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.

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.

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.

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.