Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.