Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2018
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony a3500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Ricoh and Sony. The image resolution of the G900 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty close but the G900 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G900 was introduced 3 years after the a3500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G900 grades against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh G900 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh G900 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony a3500
G900 | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | March 2014 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh G900
a3500 | G900 |
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Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony a3500
G900 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Ricoh G900 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Ricoh G900 versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G900 against the a3500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G900 and a3500.
As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G900 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The newer G900 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model type | Ricoh G900 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-21 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Flash on, flash off | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Supports FlashAir SD cards | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
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 | 340 pictures | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $752 | $398 |