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Leica D-Lux 8 vs GR IIIx HDF

Quick take: The GR IIIx HDF has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GR IIIx HDF is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

GR IIIx HDF — Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic: 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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024GR IIIx HDFRicoh · 2024
Price £145Best£999
Sensor 17MP Four Thirds CMOS24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 17.0MP24.2MPBest
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p1920 × 1080 / 60fps
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF (49 points)Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus
Stabilisation IBIS (unspecified stops)3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops
Burst Rate 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AFBest4fps continuous
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA)Best~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 397g (with battery)262g (body only)Best
Dimensions —122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsNone — rear LCD only
Screen Fixed touchscreen3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots
Mount Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent)Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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
Leica D-Lux 8
GR IIIx HDF
Portrait
4.3/10
5.1/10
Street
6.5/10
8.0/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
4.3/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.7/10
4.4/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.3/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.8/10
Food
4.2/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.1/10
3.8/10
Architecture
4.3/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
4.2/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
4.6/10

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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