Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
- 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced September 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh GR III
- Updated by Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Superseded the Sony A3000
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Ricoh GR III and Sony a3500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR III (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GR III was unveiled 4 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the GR III grades versus the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR III and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh GR III Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony a3500
GR III | a3500 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | March 2014 | Fresher by 55 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh GR III
a3500 | GR III |
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Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony a3500
GR III | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Ricoh GR III features physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Ricoh GR III and Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GR III and the a3500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GR III and a3500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh GR III to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GR III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Ricoh | Sony |
Model | Ricoh GR III | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-09-25 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16 | - |
Macro focus range | 6cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 257 grams (0.57 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $900 | $398 |