EOS RPvs GR IIIx HDF
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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