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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 AV250 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-30W AV250 
IntroducedOctober 2014January 2011More modern by 45 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W

 AV250 WG-30W 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography info
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-30W
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh WG-30W
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