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 IIIx
GR III with a tighter 40mm equivalent GR lens for a natural street, travel, and documentary perspective.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
GR IIIx is 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
GR III
Wins
GR IIIx
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 262 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IIIx
109 × 62 × 35 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR III is 2mm thinner than GR IIIx.
GR III is 5 g lighter than GR IIIx.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 35mm GR IIIx
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IIIx
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.2
Weight
257 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IIIx
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 35.2
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 IIIx
Pros
- ✓40mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓3-axis SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –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 IIIx?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IIIx — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR IIIx?
Both cameras share the same 24.24 MP resolution.
Do the GR III and GR IIIx have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while GR IIIx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR IIIx?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IIIx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR IIIx?
GR III weighs 257 g and GR IIIx weighs 262 g, so the GR III is 5 g lighter.
Do the GR III and GR IIIx record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR IIIx: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and GR IIIx weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR IIIx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 200 shots for the GR IIIx, giving the GR IIIx the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR IIIx at $999. The GR III is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.