FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced October 2014

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AV250 was manufactured 4 years before the WG-30W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AV250 scores vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-30W
AV250 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm AV250
WG-30W | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 45 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W
AV250 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AV250 against the WG-30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and WG-30W.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Ricoh |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Otherwise known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 168g (0.37 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
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 Overall 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 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $160 | $280 |