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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42
Leica V-Lux 40 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Ricoh CX6
(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
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh CX6, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the V-Lux 40 (14MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 40 was launched 6 months after the CX6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the V-Lux 40 grades versus the CX6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Ricoh CX6

 V-Lux 40 CX6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 CX6 V-Lux 40 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh CX6

 V-Lux 40 CX6 
IntroducedMay 2012November 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 40 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica V-Lux 40 versus Ricoh CX6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 40 compared to the CX6.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 40 and CX6 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 40 and CX6.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica V-Lux 40 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
36
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Street photography factors
Ricoh CX6 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX6 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (210g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (201g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX6 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica V-Lux 40 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 40 and Ricoh CX6
 Leica V-Lux 40Ricoh CX6
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Ricoh
Model Leica V-Lux 40 Ricoh CX6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-10 2011-11-15
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 14 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 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $595