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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was released 10 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD960 IS scores vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh WG-6

 SD960 IS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WG-6 SD960 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 109 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-6

 SD960 IS WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the WG-6.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WG-6 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and WG-6.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery (340 shots)
weather proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
heavier than average (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
37
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
weather proof
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average (246 grams)
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-6
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh WG-6
Other name Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $271