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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX 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 PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the PX which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD960 IS scores vs the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh PX

 SD960 IS PX 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Canon SD960 IS

 PX SD960 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh PX

 SD960 IS PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS vs the PX.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and PX.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh PX
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography info
Ricoh PX Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh PX
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh PX
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh PX
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $329