FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

The AV250 was released 18 months after the GR Digital III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV250 scores against the GR Digital III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
AV250 | GR Digital III | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the FujiFilm AV250
GR Digital III | AV250 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III
AV250 | GR Digital III | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer 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) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 versus the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and GR Digital III.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The AV250 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer AV250 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Other name | FinePix AV255 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $399 |