Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh PX

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and PX (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years before the PX which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and PX.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.