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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 3 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AV250 scores against the WG-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-10

 AV250 WG-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-10 AV250 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-10

 AV250 WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 compared to the WG-10.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WG-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and WG-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
71
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-10
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax WG-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax WG-10
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $0