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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh CX2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 17 months after the CX2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AV250 scores against the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh CX2

 AV250 CX2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the FujiFilm AV250

 CX2 AV250 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh CX2

 AV250 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 and the CX2.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and CX2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and CX2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger AV250 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX2
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh CX2 Travel photography highlights
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
66
lighter than competition (185 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX2 Landscape photography advice
33
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging details
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (185 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh CX2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh CX2
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168g (0.37 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $341