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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was introduced 10 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 scores vs the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Ricoh CX5

 V-Lux 40 CX5 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 CX5 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh CX5

 V-Lux 40 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 40 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the V-Lux 40 versus the CX5.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the V-Lux 40 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 40 and CX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher V-Lux 40 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh CX5
 Leica V-Lux 40Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Ricoh CX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-10 2011-07-19
Body design Compact 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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 210 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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