X-T1vs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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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, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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 gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 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 slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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