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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and CX1 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed within a month of the CX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD960 IS scores versus the CX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh CX1

 SD960 IS CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Canon SD960 IS

 CX1 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh CX1

 SD960 IS CX1 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the CX1.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and CX1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and CX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SD960 IS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX1
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh CX1
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh CX1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh CX1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L DB-70
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $299