Ricoh GR II vs Sony a3500

Below, we are evaluating the Ricoh GR II and Sony a3500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. The resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The GR II was announced 16 months after the a3500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the GR II grades vs the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR II has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GR II compared to the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GR II and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR II and a3500.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony a3500 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger GR II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.