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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out 4 years before the WG-30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AV200 grades against the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh WG-30

 AV200 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-30 AV200 
RevealedOctober 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-30

 AV200 WG-30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 provides external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AV200 compared to the WG-30.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and WG-30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 300 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $428