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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AV250 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-3 GPS AV250 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 AV250 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
33
very good max aperture (f)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (238g)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax WG-3 GPS
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