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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm A170 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Fujifilm A170

 WG-4 GPS Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 Fujifilm A170 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others (235 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (235g)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $210