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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV250 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AV250 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-4 GPS AV250 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 AV250 WG-4 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers 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) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography information
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than others in class (235g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography highlights
33
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (235 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-05
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
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 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 240 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $210