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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35

Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66
Ricoh GR III front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR III
  • Renewed by Ricoh GR III
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR III versus Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GR III (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The GR III was launched 7 years later than the A35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GR III scores versus the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Sony A35

 GR III A35 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2011More recent by 86 months
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Ricoh GR III

 A35 GR III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR III and Sony A35

 GR III A35 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR III provides external dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the GR III vs the A35.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GR III and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GR III and A35.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh GR III to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger GR III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh GR III
Portrait photography with Sony A35
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Ricoh GR III
Street photography with Sony A35
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (257g)
good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR III Sports photography details
Sony A35 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
Travel photography with Sony A35
69
lighter than others in class (257 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than average (415 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (440 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR III Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (257g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than average (415g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Ricoh GR III vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR III and Sony A35
 Ricoh GR IIISony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR III Sony SLT-A35
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-09-25 2011-09-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-16 -
Macro focus distance 6cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 257 grams (0.57 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $900 $598