• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AV200 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.2 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Fujifilm AV200

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm A220
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Fujifilm A220

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm A220
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm A220

Compared to Pentax E80

Fujifilm AV200
Pentax E80
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Pentax E80

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax E80
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax E80

Compared to Canon A490

Fujifilm AV200
Canon A490
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Canon A490

Ricoh WG-30
Canon A490
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon A490

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm AV200
Pentax E90
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Pentax E90

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax E90
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Fujifilm AV100

Fujifilm AV200
Fujifilm AV100
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm AV200 vs Fujifilm AV100

Ricoh WG-30
Fujifilm AV100
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Fujifilm AV100

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