Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Ricoh GR Digital III
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years before the GR Digital IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm A170 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm A170
GR Digital IV | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 26 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
Fujifilm A170 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the GR Digital IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and GR Digital IV.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.31 lbs) | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 390 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $80 | $599 |