Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.