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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • Announced February 2014
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV200 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 4 years before the WG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AV200 matches up against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Ricoh WG-4

 AV200 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm AV200

 WG-4 AV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-4

 AV200 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV200 versus the WG-4.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and WG-4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography info
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decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Ricoh WG-4
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.37 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
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 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $330