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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh GR III
  • New Model is Ricoh GR III
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Ricoh GR III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The AV200 was brought out 8 years before the GR III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AV200 scores versus the GR III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh GR III

 AV200 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the FujiFilm AV200

 GR III AV200 
IntroducedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR III

 AV200 GR III 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV200 versus Ricoh GR III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 compared to the GR III.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and GR III is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and GR III.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The AV200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Ricoh GR III will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography details
Ricoh GR III Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than others (257 grams)
above average high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Ricoh GR III
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR III Travel photography factors
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (257g)
supports touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Landscape photography camera
27
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Ricoh GR III
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (257g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh GR III
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh GR III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh GR III
Alternate name FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-09-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 257 gr (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $900