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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm A170 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Fujifilm A170

 GR Digital IV Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 Fujifilm A170 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery pack (390 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh GR Digital IV
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