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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh WG-70

 SD960 IS WG-70 
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WG-70 SD960 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2009Newer by 133 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-70

 SD960 IS WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS vs the WG-70.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and WG-70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh WG-70
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 193g (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 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 life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch - $280