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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the AV250 matches up versus the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-30

 AV250 WG-30 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-30 AV250 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30

 AV250 WG-30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external 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 WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 vs the WG-30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and WG-30.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography information
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
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environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
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fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Vlogging camera
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fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh WG-30
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $428