Fujifilm X-Pro3vs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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?
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
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 fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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