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Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46
Ricoh G900 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Sony a3500

 G900 a3500 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2014More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh G900

 a3500 G900 

Common features in the Ricoh G900 and Sony a3500

 G900 a3500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G900 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Ricoh G900 Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh G900 Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
54
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
60
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh G900
Travel photography with Sony a3500
70
good battery power (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh G900 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh G900 Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
26
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Ricoh G900 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh G900 and Sony a3500
 Ricoh G900Sony Alpha a3500
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