Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh WG-30W
SD960 IS | WG-30W | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Canon SD960 IS
WG-30W | SD960 IS | |||
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Released | October 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 68 months |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-30W
SD960 IS | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |