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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The AV200 was launched 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the AV200 scores against the GR Digital IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 AV200 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the FujiFilm AV200

 GR Digital IV AV200 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 AV200 GR Digital IV 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 and the GR Digital IV.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and GR Digital IV.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The AV200 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm AV200 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GR Digital IV Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Street photography info
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Sports photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography advice
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
great battery power (390 CIPA)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
29
great max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/1.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots 390 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $599