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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax WG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview

Below is a extended review of the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV200 matches up vs the WG-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax WG-3

 AV200 WG-3 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-3 AV200 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011More recent by 30 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3

 AV200 WG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3 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 based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the WG-3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and WG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and WG-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography information
Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
72
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax WG-3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax WG-3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax WG-3
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-07-19
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 180 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $300