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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 20 months earlier than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD960 IS matches up against the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh G700SE

 SD960 IS G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SD960 IS

 G700SE SD960 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2010February 2009More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh G700SE

 SD960 IS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS versus the G700SE.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and G700SE.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SD960 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh G700SE
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh G700SE
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 model NB-4L DB-60
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $0