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120N vs GR III
Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·12 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
GR III — Street Photography & Urban Reportage: The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
GR III (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers who want a classic 28mm perspective in a pocketable body
- Documentary photographers who want a discreet, fast APS-C compact
- GR IIIx buyers who prefer the wider 28mm field of view
- Anyone who wants serious APS-C image quality without carrying a bag
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 120NHolga | GR IIIRicoh · 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17 usedBest | £975 |
| Sensor | — | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | — | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | — | 4fps |
| Battery Life | — | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | — | 227g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
GR III
Fun & simple
5.8/10
5.1/10
Portrait
—
4.0/10
Street
—
8.0/10
Travel
—
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.3/10
Documentary
—
4.4/10
Landscape
—
4.9/10
Casual
—
6.0/10
Food
—
5.2/10
Macro
—
3.8/10
Architecture
—
4.8/10
Astrophotography
—
4.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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