Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 8 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A170 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the WG-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-50.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be behind in sensor tech.