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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was announced 18 months after the GR Digital III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AV200 matches up vs the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 AV200 GR Digital III 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the FujiFilm AV200

 GR Digital III AV200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 AV200 GR Digital III 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 against the GR Digital III.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The AV200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm AV200 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger AV200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography details
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh GR Digital III
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $399