Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
Ricoh
GR III HDF
GR III variant with built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter for softer glow effects and the same 28mm APS-C pocket formula.
$1,066
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
GR III HDF is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
GR III
Wins
GR III HDF
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareGR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR III HDF
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
GR III and GR III HDF share virtually identical body dimensions.
GR III and GR III HDF weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 33mm GR III HDF
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR III HDF
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
GR III
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
GR III HDF
No major advantages on measured specs.
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.24 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 49
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 4 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
GR III HDF
Pros
- ✓Built-in HDF effect
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis SR
Cons
- –No ND filter
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR III or GR III HDF?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR III HDF — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR III HDF?
Both cameras share the same 24.24 MP resolution.
Do the GR III and GR III HDF have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while GR III HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR III HDF?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR III HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR III HDF?
Both bodies weigh roughly 257 g.
Do the GR III and GR III HDF record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR III HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and GR III HDF weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR III HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 200 shots for the GR III HDF, giving the GR III HDF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR III HDF at $1,066. The GR III is $167 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.