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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the CX6 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the CX6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the CX6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh CX6

 SD960 IS CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Canon SD960 IS

 CX6 SD960 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009Fresher by 33 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh CX6

 SD960 IS CX6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD960 IS against the CX6.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and CX6 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and CX6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SD960 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX6
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography information
Ricoh CX6 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (201g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh CX6
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh CX6
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh CX6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh CX6
Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-100
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $595