Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Ricoh CX1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Ricoh CX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm A170 | CX1 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Fujifilm A170
CX1 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX1
Fujifilm A170 | CX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh CX1 | |
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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 |