FujiFilm AV200 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 10 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the AV200 grades versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV200 and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the AV200 against the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and WG-70.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.