Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Ricoh R8

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Ricoh R8 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS ×
Ricoh R8 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD970 ISRicoh R8
BrandCanonRicoh
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberSD970 ISR8
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)95102
Width (mm)2626
Height (mm)5758
Weight (g)189168
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVI (OpenDML Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical)Ricoh Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 185.0028.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 33.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)57.14
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.310.19 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4.8
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionMulti / spot CCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)Auto, Auto-Hi, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • incandescent 2
  • manual
  • outdoors
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Creative Light Effect, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & PetsPortrait, Face, Sports, Landscape, Nightscape, High Sensitivity, Zoom Macro, Black&White, Sepia, Skew Correction, Text
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash synchro
  • red-eye flash
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-24
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
  • multipurpose usb/av connector
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.98-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.45-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270270
Battery form factorProprietary NB-5L1 x proprietary DB-70
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x DB-70 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • acrobat reader
  • caplio transfer software
  • irodio photo & video studio
  • list editor
  • ricoh gate la
  • ridoc desk navigator lt
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • windows 2000 / me / xp / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video.-



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