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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Ricoh GR Digital III
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 AV250 GR Digital III 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the FujiFilm AV250

 GR Digital III AV250 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 AV250 GR Digital III 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography info
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
63
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography advice
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
nice screen size (3 inch)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Vlogging camera
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh GR Digital III
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