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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SD960 IS versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 SD960 IS WG-M1 
Screen sizing2.8"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Canon SD960 IS

 WG-M1 SD960 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2009More modern by 67 months

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-M1

 SD960 IS WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS provides outer 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-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS against the WG-M1.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD960 IS and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD960 IS and WG-M1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Ricoh WG-M1
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $2,000