Qvs 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?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
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 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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