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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 versus Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 4 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AV250 scores against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-4

 AV250 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-4 AV250 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-4

 AV250 WG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the WG-4.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and WG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and WG-4.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
72
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
32
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-4
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh WG-4
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
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 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $330