Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Ricoh WG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers external measurements 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 WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the WG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-6.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to produce greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.