Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was launched 6 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm A170 | WG-30 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Fujifilm A170
WG-30 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm A170 | WG-30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the WG-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-30.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $80 | $428 |