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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 6 months after the CX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the CX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm A170 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm A170

 CX1 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX1

 Fujifilm A170 CX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the CX1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and CX1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm A170 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh CX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh CX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $299