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 HDF
GR IIIx variant with built-in Highlight Diffusion Filter and a 40mm equivalent lens for softer street photography rendering.
$1,146
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
GR IIIx HDF is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
GR III
Wins
GR IIIx HDF
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 HDF
109 × 62 × 35 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR III is 2mm thinner than GR IIIx HDF.
GR III is 5 g lighter than GR IIIx HDF.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm GR III · 35mm GR IIIx HDF
Sensor size, to scale
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
GR IIIx 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.2
Weight
257 g vs 262 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
GR IIIx HDF
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 HDF
Pros
- ✓Built-in HDF effect
- ✓40mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓3-axis SR
Cons
- –No ND filter
- –Fixed lens
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Ricoh GR III
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR III or GR IIIx HDF?
GR III scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IIIx HDF — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR III and GR IIIx HDF?
Both cameras share the same 24.24 MP resolution.
Do the GR III and GR IIIx HDF have in-body image stabilization?
GR III has in-body image stabilization, while GR IIIx HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR III or the GR IIIx HDF?
GR III reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IIIx HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR III and GR IIIx HDF?
GR III weighs 257 g and GR IIIx HDF weighs 262 g, so the GR III is 5 g lighter.
Do the GR III and GR IIIx HDF record 4K video?
GR III: 4K up to 60p. GR IIIx HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR III and GR IIIx HDF weather sealed?
GR III: No. GR IIIx HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR III and 200 shots for the GR IIIx HDF, giving the GR IIIx HDF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR III launched at $899 and GR IIIx HDF at $1,146. The GR III is $247 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.