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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Ricoh GR III
(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
Sony a3500
(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  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony a3500

 GR III a3500 
LaunchedSeptember 2018March 2014Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Ricoh GR III

 a3500 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony a3500

 GR III a3500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GR III and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR III Portrait photography factors
Sony a3500 Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR III Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
60
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR III as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
provides focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography factors
Sony a3500 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging information
Sony a3500 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (257g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
26
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony a3500
 Ricoh GR IIISony Alpha a3500
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