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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm A170 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm A170

 WG-6 Fujifilm A170 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009More recent by 104 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm A170 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-6
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery (340 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (246 grams)
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh WG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 246g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $80 $271