FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
(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
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Announced July 2013
FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-3 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe AV250 was brought out 3 years before the WG-3 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AV250 scores versus the WG-3 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Pentax WG-3 GPS. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
AV250 | WG-3 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm AV250
WG-3 GPS | AV250 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
AV250 | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WG-3 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 versus the WG-3 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and WG-3 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WG-3 GPS.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Pentax WG-3 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Pentax WG-3 GPS |
Alternative name | FinePix AV255 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-19 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 238 gr (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 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 | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $350 |