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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • New Model is Ricoh GR II
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The AV250 was announced 3 years prior to the GR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the AV250 grades versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh GR

 AV250 GR 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the FujiFilm AV250

 GR AV250 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR

 AV250 GR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside measurements 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 GR has sizing of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 against the GR.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and GR is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and GR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The AV250 has got the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged AV250 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Ricoh GR
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Ricoh GR Travel photography details
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
71
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Landscape photography advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
61
manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR Vlogging factors
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh GR
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh GR
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-04-17
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 300 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 972
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $971