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
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 2.5 years newer.
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Wins
GR IIIx
Wins
GR IIIx HDF
10 categories tied
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
GR IIIx
109 × 62 × 35 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR IIIx HDF
109 × 62 × 35 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF share virtually identical body dimensions.
GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm GR IIIx · 35mm GR IIIx HDF
Sensor size, to scale
GR IIIx
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 IIIx
No major advantages on measured specs.
Reasons to choose
GR IIIx 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 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
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
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, GR IIIx or GR IIIx HDF?
GR IIIx scores 6.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for GR IIIx HDF — 24.24MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF?
Both cameras share the same 24.24 MP resolution.
Do the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF have in-body image stabilization?
GR IIIx has in-body image stabilization, while gR IIIx HDF has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the GR IIIx or the GR IIIx HDF?
GR IIIx reaches 4 fps electronic. GR IIIx HDF reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF?
Both bodies weigh roughly 262 g.
Do the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF record 4K video?
GR IIIx: 4K up to 60p. GR IIIx HDF: 4K up to 60p.
Are the GR IIIx and GR IIIx HDF weather sealed?
GR IIIx: No. GR IIIx HDF: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 200 shots (CIPA) for the GR IIIx and 200 shots for the GR IIIx HDF, giving the GR IIIx HDF the edge.
How much does each cost?
GR IIIx launched at $999 and GR IIIx HDF at $1,146. The GR IIIx is $147 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.