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Ricoh GR vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
58
Features
54
Overall
56
Ricoh GR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR II
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Ricoh GR versus Sony A350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Ricoh and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GR (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The GR was manufactured 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GR scores against the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Sony A350

 GR A350 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2008Fresher by 60 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Ricoh GR

 A350 GR 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Ricoh GR and Sony A350

 GR A350 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR features exterior measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR against the A350.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GR and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GR and A350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh GR to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh GR Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh GR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Ricoh GR vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR and Sony A350
 Ricoh GRSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Ricoh Sony
Model Ricoh GR Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-04-17 2008-06-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 300s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 65
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 972 595
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DB65 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $971 $600