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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
35
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 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 CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 24 months prior to the CX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm A170 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Fujifilm A170

 CX5 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX5

 Fujifilm A170 CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the CX5.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and CX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh CX5
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh CX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 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-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $80 $399