Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the WG-20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-20.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.