Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 40 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 40 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Ricoh CX5
V-Lux 40 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Leica V-Lux 40
CX5 | V-Lux 40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh CX5
V-Lux 40 | CX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Leica V-Lux 40 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $699 | $399 |