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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 6 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up against the WG-30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 SD960 IS WG-30W 
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SD960 IS

 WG-30W SD960 IS 
ReleasedOctober 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-30W

 SD960 IS WG-30W 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the WG-30W.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and WG-30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh WG-30W
Other name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $280