Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014
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Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm A170 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| Fujifilm A170 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm A170
| WG-M1 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2014 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Ricoh WG-M1
| Fujifilm A170 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 features external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 and the WG-M1.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and WG-M1.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $80 | $2,000 |
