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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh CX2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the CX2 (9MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled at a similar time to the CX2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the CX2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm A170 CX2 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Fujifilm A170

 CX2 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX2

 Fujifilm A170 CX2 
ReleasedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the CX2.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and CX2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm A170 to offer greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Ricoh CX2
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Ricoh CX2
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Ricoh CX2
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX2
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh CX2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-20
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
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $80 $341