Ricoh GR III vs Sony A350

The following is a thorough assessment of the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Ricoh and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A350 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR III was introduced 10 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GR III grades against the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR III has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GR III against the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR III and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and A350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR III to offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern GR III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.