X-T30vs 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?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
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 x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 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 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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