M10vs 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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
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
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
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 gr iiix hdf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-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 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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