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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 10 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the AV250 scores vs the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Ricoh WG-70

 AV250 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the FujiFilm AV250

 WG-70 AV250 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2011More modern by 110 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-70

 AV250 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the WG-70.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and WG-70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
33
great max aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Ricoh WG-70
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Ricoh WG-70
Also Known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 193g (0.43 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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $280