GFX 100vs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
View GFX 100
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?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
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
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
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 gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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