X-T5vs GR IIIx HDF
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
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-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the gr iiix hdf is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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