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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm A170 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Fujifilm A170

 WG-70 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2009Newer by 128 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-70

 Fujifilm A170 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the WG-70.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-70
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2020-02-04
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 193g (0.43 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 Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $280